Experiencing and surviving trauma affects our brains and bodies in very specific ways:

• Confusion
• Inability to make a decision
• Feeling like everything is our fault
• Anxiety
• Hyper-vigilance
• Body aches
• Fatigue
• Compromised immune system
• Loss of sleep, nightmares... and this is just to name a few. 

If you are experiencing trauma or are a survivor of intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault, trauma-informed therapy can assist with getting your past in the past and helping you move forward.

You don't have to struggle anymore.

With our help, you can get your life back. Contact us now to learn more about our services which are 100% free of charge.

Get the Help You Need

Call 888-621-0047 for our support hotline. If you’re needing immediate assistance, dial 911 and ask for help.

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Serving Victims' Cases for the 198th, 216th, County Court at Law and Kerr County Juvenile Court. 

Our office strives to ensure that victims are informed of court proceedings, their statutory rights, and are connected with the appropriate resources to help them get through this difficult and stressful time. We have experienced staff who provide resources and assist victims in navigating the judicial process.

In Texas, crime victims also have services available to them through the state. Our office can assist with this, as well as help you prepare a Victim Impact Statement, which also a right afforded to all victims of violent crimes.

Please call to make an appointment, as we are frequently in court in multiple counties.

Forms

Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation Program Application (Eng)

Solicitud del Programa de Texas para Compensacion a las Victimas del Crimen (Esp)

Relocation Instructions - English (PDF)

Relocation Expense Worksheet - English (PDF)

Relocation Letter of Intent - English (PDF)

Victim Impact Statement (Eng)

Declaracion de Impacto de la Victima

Links
VINELINK 

Texas Attorney General Crime Vic­tims’ Com­pen­sa­tion Program

TDCJ Inmate Search

K'STAR Emergency Shelter provides nurture and support for displaced children. Through the practice of Trauma-Informed Care, we start the process of healing the abuse, neglect, and trauma suffered in their early years. Our home can house up to twenty youngsters ages birth to seventeen. Children are placed with us through the Texas Department of Protective Services, 2Ingage, Saint Francis Ministries, and Belong.

Ages: Birth - 17.

Crisis Hotline: 855-327-8004.

Report Abuse: (800) 252-5400 and Online: Texas Abuse Hotline.

Kids’ Advocacy Place (KAP) uses a multi-agency approach to the investigation, intervention, and coordination of services for children and families affected by emotional, physical and sexual abuse or neglect. They provide a safe place for children of reported abuse by supporting them through the investigative process, partnering with local professional agencies and educating the community on child abuse issues.

Services are provided for children, teens, and their non-offending caregivers. Children are referred through the agencies that are mandated to receive reports of child abuse: Child Protective Services, local law enforcement, and prosecution (County/District Attorney). KAP primarily serves children under the age of 18 who live in Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kimble counties.

All services are free and 100% confidential.

Family Service Association offers numerous professional counseling services including: Individual, Couples, Family, Group, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Consultations.

We also provide specialty educational groups such as Anger Management and Domestic Violence Prevention designed to help maintain personal wellness. Services are offered locally in the San Antonio metropolitan area and our rural locations. The services are provided through a combination of at-home and office-based visits. Our licensed counselors are available days, evenings, Saturdays, and by special appointment.

Our counseling professionals provide services to include working with children, youth, families, and seniors. Our team has many specialized skills to successfully address a wide range of counseling needs. Services are offered for both short and long-term depending on individual needs. We are available to assist with the following:

• Anger Management
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Grief Support
• LGBT Issues
• Life Skills
• Parenting
• Relapse Prevention
• Relationships
• Stress
• Substance Abuse
• Victimization from Crime
• And more!

Our behavioral health counseling services are available now in both in-person and telehealth formats, at the discretion of the client, after an initial in-person session for enrollment purposes.

For more information, please contact the Family Service Behavioral Health Counseling team at 210-299-2406.

Uninsured clients have the option to see clinicians on a sliding scale fee.

Shelter:

We provide a 24-hour emergency shelter for all victims of domestic violence. At the shelter, clients are provided with a bed with clean sheets, 3 meals per day, and direct access to all of our general services.

For adults, we are able to provide emergency shelter along with general services such as case management, counseling, support groups, an array of legal services and assistance with housing.

For children, we are able to provide emergency shelter for children and their parent along with services such as case management, assistance with school related arrangements or concerns, counseling, therapeutic and educational groups and enrichment activities for the parent and child while at the shelter to strengthen family relationships.

Legal Advocacy:

We provide free legal services for all victims of domestic violence. Our legal advocates are available to residential, non-residential, and rural clients who reside within the seven counties we serve.

Support Groups:

We provide support groups and life skills classes for all of our clients. Support groups are facilitated by staff and offer a place for clients to discuss different issues and topics such as domestic violence education, boundaries, self-esteem, financial planning, etc.

Victim(s) of Domestic Violence.

Click here to know if you are being abused!

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In addition to McLennan County, the Family Abuse Center serves Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, Navarro, and Ellis Counties. To better serve these 7 counties, the Family Abuse Center intentionally engages these communities through outreach and educational efforts.

Our advocates are frequently in the seven counties building community relationships, advertising the services FAC provides free of charge to domestic violence survivors, and educating groups about domestic violence and its impact on our local communities.

McLennan County, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, Navarro, and Ellis Counties.

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24/7 Unbound Waco Crisis Response & Referral Line: 254-414-0814

Unbound is here to help. Whether you suspect someone you know if being trafficked, or you think you may be a victim of human trafficking yourself, please reach out. We can connect you with appropriate resources to take the next steps.

Please do not provide information that could put you or someone else in danger.

Referral Form

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FCCBB offers assistance to individuals and their families affected by Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, Violent Crime, Sexual Assault, and Stalking.

Services include

• Emergency Shelter: FCCBB has confidential locations in Alpine and Presidio where survivors and their children may seek safety. 
• Sexual Violence: FCCBB provides services to victims of sexual violence both in person and by telephone. Advocates are also available to respond 24/7 in case of sexual assaults and can be reached at any time through the confidential and anonymous hotline.
• Client Advocacy: Advocates help clients by assessing needs, setting goals, and connecting clients to resources.
• Legal Advocacy: Legal Advocates are available to assist clients with navigating the legal system.
• Individual Counseling: Licensed professional counseling is available at no cost to clients.
• Outreach Services: FCCBB provides outreach services to surrounding communities including, Balmorhea, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa, Sanderson, Valentine, Candelaria, and Fort Stockton.
• Community Education: Presenters and group facilitators are available upon request to any organization, business, agency, or group who would like to learn more about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on our community. Presentation content and activities are all culturally and age appropriate. 

FCCBB offers assistance to individuals and their families affected by Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, Violent Crime, Sexual Assault, and Stalking.

Services include

• Emergency Shelter: FCCBB has confidential locations in Alpine and Presidio where survivors and their children may seek safety. 
• Sexual Violence: FCCBB provides services to victims of sexual violence both in person and by telephone. Advocates are also available to respond 24/7 in case of sexual assaults and can be reached at any time through the confidential and anonymous hotline.
• Client Advocacy: Advocates help clients by assessing needs, setting goals, and connecting clients to resources.
• Legal Advocacy: Legal Advocates are available to assist clients with navigating the legal system.
• Individual Counseling: Licensed professional counseling is available at no cost to clients.
• Outreach Services: FCCBB provides outreach services to surrounding communities including, Balmorhea, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa, Sanderson, Valentine, Candelaria, and Fort Stockton.
• Community Education: Presenters and group facilitators are available upon request to any organization, business, agency, or group who would like to learn more about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on our community. Presentation content and activities are all culturally and age appropriate.