What Education, Outreach, and Events Does Laura’s House Offer?

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Laura’s House runs three main public-facing programs beyond direct survivor services: community education and outreach, therapy groups and life skills workshops, and scheduled events such as the Healthy Family Summit and its annual gala. There is also a consultation group aimed specifically at clinicians and students working with domestic violence cases. Most of these are open to community members, professionals, or both, though some require registration and some are fundraisers rather than services.

Education and Outreach

Laura’s House describes its Education & Outreach work as resourcing the community through seminars, trainings, workshops, and presentations on prevention and education. Specialists deliver these to community audiences rather than to individual clients, which makes this the entry point for schools, employers, faith groups, or organizations that want domestic violence prevention content rather than direct services.

If you are asking on behalf of an organization, this is the program to name when you contact the office — the other listed services (shelter, therapy, legal advocacy, case management) are built around survivors, not around groups requesting a training.

Therapy Groups and Life Skills Workshops

The site lists Therapy Groups & Life Skills Workshops as a standing offering, separate from individual therapy. These sit alongside the short-term therapy program, which includes the court-approved Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), group therapy on a variety of topics, and individual therapy.

Two things are worth noting before you plan around these:

  • The published description does not list specific group topics, schedules, or eligibility rules. Those details have to come from the office directly.
  • Group availability is likely to change, so treat any listing as a starting point for a call rather than a fixed calendar.

Events

2026 Healthy Family Summit

Listed under Spotlight as an upcoming event. The source material gives the name only — no date, location, agenda, or registration details — so anyone planning to attend should confirm those with Laura’s House rather than assume a format.

The Velvet Royale — 32nd Annual Gala

The organization’s annual fundraising gala, listed as a Spotlight item. This is a donor and community event, not a service or training.

New Store, Same Great Finds

A resale store announcement, tied to the resale and donation side of the organization rather than to education or events.

Consultation Group for Professionals

The Domestic Violence Consultation Group is the most clearly defined professional offering in the source material. Lead therapists provide case consultation and practical, trauma-informed support for people working domestic violence cases.

Who can register, per the site:

  • Students
  • Licensed therapists
  • Trainees / associates

Registration is required — the page includes a “Reserve Spot” action, so this is not a drop-in group.

How to Decide Which One Fits

Your situation Relevant offering
You want prevention training for a school, workplace, or community group Education & Outreach
You are a survivor looking for group or workshop support Therapy Groups & Life Skills Workshops (confirm eligibility and schedule by phone)
You are a clinician, trainee, or student wanting case consultation Domestic Violence Consultation Group (registration required)
You want to attend a community event or fundraiser Healthy Family Summit; annual gala

Getting Details or Registering

The site lists two office numbers for general questions about services or the organization:

  • Aliso Viejo: (949) 361-3775
  • Garden Grove: (714) 450-6131

For anyone in immediate danger, the hotline is 866-498-1511. The site also notes that calling 211 and asking for a transfer to the Laura’s House hotline allows you to call without your number being tracked by an abuser — a detail worth knowing if phone tracking is a concern.

Because the published material does not include dates, fees, or registration deadlines for the events and groups above, confirm those directly before making plans.