Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another person.

The person who abused you can be an intimate partner, current or former spouse, parent of your child, someone you are dating or have dated, or someone you live with. The person can also be any family member related by blood, adoption, or marriage.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone.

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 911.

For support and referrals for services, call the National Domestic Violence Line at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat with a live advocate.

Mobile Response Team

As a program of the Family Violence Law Center, the Mobile Response Team provides emergency assistance and advocacy to women and children in immediate danger of violence in Alameda County.

The services available include:

• domestic violence counselors available for crisis counseling, safety planning and emergency relocation to a confidential location; and
• next day follow-up providing shelter referrals and additional information.

You can call their 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence at (510) 757-5123 or 1-800-947-8301.

All services are available in other languages through an interpreter, and all conversations are confidential.

Other Resources

• You can find the Domestic Violence Resource Guide for Alameda County by clicking here.
• See an Interactive Guide to Safety Planning here. A safety plan is a plan of actions that can help keep you safer from an abuser.