Legal Aid
Protective orders, divorce, child support/custody at low or no cost.
Battering Intervention & Prevention Program
Make a change in abusive behavior.
Counseling Services
Education & Outreach
Free programs on abuse prevention for youth & adults.
AVDA’s Mission
AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) mission is to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers, and fostering a community response to abuse. As a nonprofit organization centered on family violence intervention and prevention, we build and grow programs in the Greater Houston Area that both shed light on the subject and transform lives.
1 in 3 women experience
domestic violence in their lifetime
Adult & child victims
of domestic violence were supported in 2023
Abusers received
intervention counseling through BIPP in 2023
Adults and youth
reached through prevention programming and training in 2023
Counties We Serve
Austin
In Austin County, AVDA provides free legal aid for victims of domestic abuse by calling 979-826-3290, ext. 219
Address:
Focusing Families 910 Ninth St. Hempstead, TX 77445
United Way of Greater Houston – Waller County Center 531 Farm-to-Market 359 Road South Brookshire, TX 77423
Fort Bend
In Fort Bend County, AVDA provides free legal aid by calling 281-207-2312, as well as its Battering Intervention and Prevention Program by calling 713-224-9911.
Address:
The United Way of Greater Houston– Fort Bend County Center 12300 Parc Crest Drive, Suite 140 Stafford, TX 77477
Galveston
In Galveston County, AVDA provides its Battering Intervention and Prevention Program only. Call 713-224-9911 for more information.
Grimes
In Grimes County, AVDA provides free legal aid for victims of domestic abuse by calling 979-826-3290, ext. 219
Address:
Focusing Families 910 Ninth St. Hempstead, TX 77445
United Way of Greater Houston – Waller County Center 531 Farm-to-Market 359 Road South Brookshire, TX 77423
Harris
In Harris County, AVDA provides free legal aid and counseling for survivors, as well as its Battering Intervention and Prevention Program. Call 713-224-9911 for more information.
Address:
1001 Texas Ave., Suite 600 Houston, TX 77002
Montgomery
In Montgomery County, AVDA provides its Battering Intervention and Prevention Program only. Call 713-224-9911 for more information.
Waller
In Waller County, AVDA provides free legal aid for victims of domestic abuse by calling 979-826-3290, ext. 219
Address:
Focusing Families 910 Ninth St. Hempstead, TX 77445
United Way of Greater Houston – Waller County Center 531 Farm-to-Market 359 Road South Brookshire, TX 77423
Washington
In Washington County, AVDA provides free legal aid for victims of domestic abuse by calling 979-826-3290, ext. 219
Address:
Focusing Families 910 Ninth St. Hempstead, TX 77445
United Way of Greater Houston – Waller County Center 531 Farm-to-Market 359 Road South Brookshire, TX 77423
Upcoming Events
As non-profit family violence safety advocates, we host events to engage our community and support the cause against family violence. Click below to view our upcoming events, and how you can get involved.
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