Women and Children at the Shelter:
The Shelter Program
Women and children may stay in one of our 3 confidential emergency shelters for up to 45 days, where they receive emotional support, food, clothing, goal planning assistance, advocacy for medical, legal and financial resources, information and referrals. Residents and children participate in counseling and nightly support groups.

If you are questioning something
that is happening to you,
call for confidential information and support.

Please know that you don't have to be in a crisis
to call the 24 Hour Support Line!

If you are in
immediate danger
CALL 911

Santa Barbara Shelter
24-Hour Crisis Line
964-5245

Lompoc Shelter
24-Hour Crisis Line
736-0965

Santa Maria Shelter
24-Hour Crisis Line
925-2160

Santa Ynez Valley
24-Hour Crisis Line
686-4390

Domestic Violence Solutions operates 24-hour hotlines in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Ynez. Trained staff provide counseling, information, referrals, and access to immediate shelter. Staff also meet in person with potential residents to help formulate safety and shelter plans.

As members of the Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT), Domestic Violence Solutions' staff respond with law enforcement personnel to every domestic violence 911 call and provide victims with support, advocacy and access to safe, confidential shelter.

Administrative Office
P.O. Box 1536
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
(805) 963-4458

Counseling Services Office
2950 State Street, Suite B
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-7229

Domestic Violence can occur anytime - day or night - and Domestic Violence Solutions is there to help