How to Get Immediate Help from Laura's House

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Call Laura's House's 24-hour hotline at 866-498-1511 for immediate domestic violence assistance. If you're worried that an abuser may track your call, dial 211 first and ask for a transfer to the Laura's House Hotline — this allows you to reach them without your number being tracked. The website also lists direct entry points for shelter, therapy, and legal advocacy if you need to start with a specific service.

Immediate Contact Options

Method Number / Action When to Use
Hotline 866-498-1511 Any time you need immediate help or safety planning
Indirect hotline Call 211, ask for a transfer to Laura's House Hotline If your phone may be monitored by an abuser
Aliso Viejo office (949) 361-3775 General questions about services or the organization
Garden Grove office (714) 450-6131 General questions about services or the organization

The 211 transfer option is the key detail for anyone in a monitored situation — it lets you make contact without your own number appearing in call records.

Services You Can Access Right Away

The site organizes its help into several direct entry points:

  • Shelter — A secure 45-day shelter providing safety, case management, children's programming, therapy, and legal advocacy for adults and children escaping danger.
  • Therapy — Short-term therapy including the court-approved Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), group therapy topics, and individual therapy to help survivors process trauma and build resiliency.
  • Legal Advocacy — Legal advocates offer education, support, and court accompaniment for domestic violence restraining orders.
  • Case Management — A three-month program with personalized support and resource referrals, available to those already receiving therapy or legal advocacy services.
  • Education & Outreach — Community seminars, trainings, workshops, and presentations on prevention and education.

Each service has a "Learn More" link on the website for details on eligibility and how to begin.

If You're Not Sure Where to Start

Call the hotline first. The 866-498-1511 number is the single entry point that connects you to shelter, therapy, legal advocacy, and case management. The office numbers are better suited for general questions about the organization rather than urgent safety needs.

For those concerned about call tracking, the 211 transfer route is the safest first step — it routes you to the hotline without exposing your number.