Everyone deserves a relationship where they are loved, supported, and safe. If you or someone you love may be in an abusive situation, please use one of these local resources to explore your options. Domestic violence is preventable, and there are resources available to help anyone who is experiencing domestic violence.
Support services across California and San Diego County offer immediate safety planning, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and ongoing support for survivors and their families. (updated Jun. 2026)
National Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-855-812-1001
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988 (call or text)
650 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024 | 877-633-1112 (domestic violence hotline)
The Community Resource Center, based in North San Diego County, provides emergency domestic violence shelter, case management, and counseling for survivors. They also have emergency assistance programs to improve access to food and housing.
North County Lifeline (San Diego Office)
4180 Ruffin Rd, Ste 295, San Diego, CA 92123 | 760-726-4900 (access & crisis line)
North County Lifeline provides crisis intervention and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or other unsafe living situations. Services include emergency assistance, counseling and behavioral health therapy, case management, and safety planning for survivors. The organization also offers prevention programs, youth services, and human trafficking intervention support, while helping clients build long-term stability, self-sufficiency, and access to community resources throughout San Diego County.
Center for Community Solutions
4508 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 | 888-385-4657 (crisis hotline)
The Center for Community Solutions provides emergency and long-term shelter for people fleeing domestic violence situations, legal services, and counseling services. They also partner with local youth groups and organizations to talk about healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention education.
YWCA San Diego (Vi McKinney Becky’s House Shelter)
Confidential shelter locations throughout San Diego County, administrative office: 1012 C St, San Diego, CA 92101 | (619) 234-3164
YWCA San Diego County’s Becky’s House Shelter provides emergency, confidential housing and comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Services include 24/7 crisis intervention, immediate safety planning, emergency shelter placement, individual and group counseling, case management, and assistance with obtaining restraining orders and other legal protections. The program also helps survivors secure long-term housing, access financial and employment resources, and connect to ongoing mental health and trauma-informed care throughout San Diego County.
Your Safe Place – A Family Justice Center
1122 Broadway, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101 | 619-533-6000
Your Safe Place provides free services to anyone experiencing domestic or family violence, from legal support to mental health counseling to gun violence protection. They also provide resources in cases of sex trafficking and elder abuse.