Welcome to Guadalupe Valley Family Violence
Shelter, Inc.
If you
are in an abusive relationship or know somebody who is, Break the Silence
because we can help you today. You do not have to do this alone. We are
a full service shelter and a link to the services we provide can be found
to the left. You don't have to do this alone.
We can help in all
cases of domestic violence, sexual assault and Elder abuse. We do not
discriminate based on color, national origin, disability, gender, religion,
age, economic status or sexual orientation when offering services to a
victim. There are provisions for clients (victims) with disabilities that
include a bathroom and bedrooms with appropriate equipment. The shelter
has the necessary ramps, walkways and doors to accommodate wheelchairs.
Our service areas are Guadalupe, Gonzales, Karnes and Wilson counties
located in South central Texas. If you are outside our area you can still
call and we can get you help or find help in your area by calling the
national domestic violence help line at:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or for deaf victims in need of TTY 1-800-787-3224
Our numbers are 1-800-834-5970
for the 24 hour Crisis Line or you may call 830-372-5970, 830-372-2781.
Fax us at 830-401-4500. For electronic communication please see "web
contact" to the left. Warning E-mail is not a secure form of communication,
so we use web forms to increase security.
Organizational Goals
1. To end violence against women, children and families
2. Meeting the basic physical needs of victims and their children such
as safety, shelter,
food, clothing, personal items, medical needs and other support, services
and referrals
3. Advocacy in the criminal justice system.
4. Increase knowledge of family violence by presentations and training
to communities in our service area.
5. To provide resources to help victims become self-sufficient (self-advocacy)
and to increase victims knowledge of the dynamics of violence by informing
them of different choices that can change behavioral patterns.
Don't believe that
this happens in Texas? We invite you to take a look at some statistics
and demographics information supplied by the Texas Council on Family Violence
and the Texas department of human resources (HHSC). Click
Here.
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Current News
We need your help. GVFVS is currently seeking volunteers to work in a multitude of positions and roles. Contact Linda A. for details.
GVFVS is upgrading and rennovating the shelter after years of use and needs your help. Monetary, material and labor donations are greately appreciated. Read More.
GVFVS is celebrating 25 years of serving Guadalupe, Gonzales, Karnes, and Wilson Counties of Texas.
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