Abuse Support Groups

Austin

HEART – (Help End Abusive Relationship Tendencies) — This is an on-going, weekly, open, 12-step group for female victims of domestic violence. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Child Survivors of Domestic Violence — An on-going, weekly, open group for children ages 6–13 who have witnessed violence in their homes or between their parents. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Parents of Sexually Abused Children — This is an eight week, closed support group for parents of children and teenagers that have been sexually abused or molested. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Teen Survivors of Sexual Abuse — This is an eight week, closed support group for teens, ages 13-16 who have been sexually abused or molested. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Adult Survivors of Adulthood Sexual Assault —This is a 10 week, closed support group for women who have experienced sexual abuse as an adult. Referrals are available for male survivors as well. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault —This is a 10 week, closed support group for women who experienced sexual abuse as children. Referrals are available for male survivors as well. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Teen Survivors of Domestic Violence — This is a eight week, closed support group for adolescents, ages 13-16, who have witnessed or experienced violence within their families. To schedule an appointment call Williamson County Crisis Center at the 24-hour hotline, 800-460-SAFE or 512-255-1212.

Centex

Families in Crisis, Inc. — Offers the following services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Bell, Coryell and Hamilton counties, including Fort Hood:

• 24-hour toll-free hotline 888-799-SAFE available every day, 365 days a year.
• 56-bed emergency safe shelter available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
• Crisis intervention counseling (including counseling for victims seeking shelter)
• Legal advocacy
• Hospital accompaniment
• Support groups--call for next available session.
• Appointments available in the following locations:
  • Temple 254-634-1184
  • Killeen 254-773-7765
  • Gatesville 254-865-8553
  • Hamilton 254-386-8394
• Volunteers are needed. ALL SERVICES FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL
  For more information: www.familiesincrisis.net

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