Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. Seguin Texas


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. Add this web site to you favorites click here Current News Bake Sale at The Cranny, Saturday, February 13. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Valentines Dinner February 13 at 7:00 p.m. at 1207 North Austin Street, Seguin. Reservations call (830) 305-3770 Valentines Brunch February 14 at 11:00 a.m. at 1207 North Austin Street, Seguin Reservations call (830) 305-3770

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.