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EnglishWhat Services Does Laura's House Provide for Domestic Violence Survivors?
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Laura's House provides four core services for adults and children escaping domestic violence: a secure 45-day emergency shelter, short-term therapy (including the court-approved Personal Empowerment Program), legal advocacy for restraining orders, and a three-month case management program. The shelter bundles case management, children's programming, therapy, and legal advocacy together, while therapy and legal advocacy are also available as standalone entry points. If you need help immediately, the hotline is 866-498-1511.
Emergency Shelter
The shelter is a secure 45-day residence for adults and children escaping danger. It is not just a bed — the program includes:
- Case management
- Children's programming
- Therapy
- Legal advocacy
Because the shelter is time-limited at 45 days, the case management and advocacy components matter as much as the housing itself: they are what help residents plan their next step before the 45 days end.
Therapy
Laura's House offers short-term therapy in three formats:
| Format | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) | Court-approved program |
| Group therapy | A variety of group therapy topics |
| Individual therapy | Processing trauma and building resiliency |
Therapy is aimed at helping victims and survivors process trauma and foster resiliency. Note that PEP is specifically described as court-approved — relevant if you have a court requirement to fulfill.
Legal Advocacy
Legal advocates provide:
- Education
- Support
- Court accompaniment for domestic violence restraining orders
The accompaniment piece is the practical one: an advocate can go with you to court for a restraining order rather than only advising you beforehand.
Case Management
Case management is a three-month program offering personalized support and resource referrals. It is available to those receiving therapy or legal advocacy services — so it is not a separate, independent intake track. If you want case management, you enter through therapy or legal advocacy first.
Other Ways the Organization Engages
Beyond direct survivor services, Laura's House runs education and outreach through seminars, trainings, workshops, and presentations on prevention and education. It also accepts donations and volunteers, and hosts events such as its annual gala, therapy groups and life skills workshops, and a Healthy Family Summit.
How to Make Contact
- Hotline: 866-498-1511
- Aliso Viejo office: (949) 361-3775
- Garden Grove office: (714) 450-6131
One safety detail worth knowing: the site 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. If phone tracking is a concern, that route avoids dialing the hotline directly.
For general questions about services or about Laura's House itself, the two office numbers above are the listed contacts.