Alternatives to Domestic Violence offers a range of services aimed at breaking the cycle of physical and emotional violence within families. Services include: a 24-hour crisis line, emergency and transitional housing, victim advocacy, individual and group counseling, assistance with restraining orders, life skills training, job training, child development services, an anger management program, and more. Serving Western Riverside County.
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Partners Against Violence - Coachella Valley Office
Partners Against Violence, formerly Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services, provides support for survivors of sexual assault and violent crimes. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, accompaniment at medical and legal appointments, advocacy, individual and group counseling, prevention education, community training, and information and referrals. They have offices in the communities of San Bernardino, Coachella Valley, Morongo Basin, High Desert, Redlands, and Yucaipa.
REACH
REACH, formerly the Center Against Sexual Assault of Southwest Riverside County, serves victims of sexual and domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and human trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour crisis line, emotional support, legal and medical information, safety planning, support groups, counseling, case management, and community education programs. REACH serves the following areas: Aguanga, Anza, Garner Valley, Gilman Hot Springs, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Lakeview, Mountain Center, Nuevo, Pine Cove, Sage, San Jacinto, and Winchester.
Riverside County District Attorney Victim Services - Riverside Office
The Division of Victim Services has specially trained and experienced advocates to work with victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process. Advocates offer the following services: help navigating the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation forms, resources, counseling referrals, emergency assistance, ongoing support, and information about crime victims’ rights.
Riverside County District Attorney's Division of Victim Services - Banning Office
The Division of Victim Services has specially trained and experienced advocates to work with victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process. Advocates offer the following services: help navigating the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation forms, resources, counseling referrals, emergency assistance, ongoing support, and information about crime victims’ rights.
Riverside County District Attorney's Division of Victim Services - Blythe Office
The Division of Victim Services has specially trained and experienced advocates to work with victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process. Advocates offer the following services: help navigating the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation forms, resources, counseling referrals, emergency assistance, ongoing support, and information about crime victims’ rights.
Riverside County District Attorney's Division of Victim Services - Indio Office
The Division of Victim Services has specially trained and experienced advocates to work with victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process. Advocates offer the following services: help navigating the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation forms, resources, counseling referrals, emergency assistance, ongoing support, and information about crime victims’ rights.
Riverside County District Attorney's Division of Victim Services - Murietta Office
The Division of Victim Services has specially trained and experienced advocates to work with victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process. Advocates offer the following services: help navigating the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation forms, resources, counseling referrals, emergency assistance, ongoing support, and information about crime victims’ rights.
Shelter from the Storm
Shelter from the Storm is a shelter-based provider of emergency services to victims of domestic violence. Services include: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, bilingual crisis intervention, assistance with restraining orders, victim advocacy, case management, legal advocacy, social service advocacy, education and prevention programs, and more. Serving the Coachella Valley.