laurashouse.org

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:

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.

Laura's House is a domestic violence shelter and support organization that serves women, men, and children. Its stated mission is "Inspiring Hope & Empowering Change to end domestic violence," and it offers shelter, therapy, legal advocacy, case management, and community education. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, the organization lists a 24-hour hotline at 866-498-1511.

Who Laura's House Serves

The organization describes its services as available to women, men, and children escaping domestic violence. Its programs are designed for adults and children in danger, as well as for survivors who are no longer in an emergency situation but still need support to process trauma and rebuild.

Core Services

How to Get Help

The website organizes its "I need immediate help with..." section around four entry points: shelter, therapy, legal advocacy, and the hotline. For general questions about services, the organization lists two office numbers:

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

One practical note from the site: 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. This matters if you are using a phone that someone else may monitor.

Other Ways to Engage

Beyond direct services, Laura's House runs community-facing programs and events, including:

• Therapy Groups and Life Skills Workshops
• The 2026 Healthy Family Summit
• The Velvet Royale — the organization's 32nd Annual Gala
• A resale store supporting the organization ("New Store, Same Great Finds")

It also accepts donations and volunteers, and offers a Domestic Violence Consultation Group for students, licensed therapists, and trainees/associates who want case consultation from Laura's House lead therapists.

When Laura's House Is the Right Resource

Laura's House fits if you need emergency shelter, ongoing therapy, help with a restraining order, or case management and referrals — and you are located in or can reach its service area in Southern California (Aliso Viejo and Garden Grove offices). If you are outside that area, the hotline can still be a starting point, but you may be referred to services closer to you.

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

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.

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

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.

You can support Laura's House in two main ways: giving money through its online Donate entry, or applying to volunteer and help survivors and their families. A third, less obvious route is donating goods or shopping at its resale store. All three are listed on laurashouse.org, and none of them require you to be a client or a survivor to take part.

Donating Money

The site's Donate section frames a gift as "the Gift of HOPE," saying donations provide crucial services and support to people affected by abuse. The page does not list suggested amounts, recurring options, or payment methods, so treat those details as something to confirm on the donation page itself rather than assume.

What your money supports is spelled out in the services section:

• Shelter — a secure 45-day shelter with 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.
• Legal Advocacy — 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.
• Education & Outreach — seminars, trainings, workshops, and presentations on prevention and education.

If you want your donation tied to a specific program, that list is the place to start your question when you contact the office.

Volunteering

The site's Volunteer section invites people to "join us and be part of this impactful movement," saying volunteers help make a difference in the lives of survivors and their families. The page does not publish an application form, role list, training requirements, or time commitment, so the practical next step is to call one of the offices below and ask what openings exist.

The site notes that these numbers are for questions or concerns about services or Laura's House in general — a reasonable channel for volunteer inquiries.

Donating Goods or Shopping the Resale Store

The site's navigation includes a Resale/Donations entry alongside Volunteering, and a spotlight item announces "New Store, Same Great Finds." That confirms a resale operation exists, but the page evidence here does not include store addresses, accepted item types, pickup rules, or hours. Check the Resale/Donations page directly before loading up your car.

One Safety Detail Worth Knowing

If you are contacting Laura's House while concerned about being tracked, the site offers a workaround: 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. The direct hotline is 866-498-1511. This matters for supporters too — if you are helping someone else make contact, passing along the 211 route may be safer than sending the direct number.

Choosing Between the Three

• Give money if you want the most flexible support and don't need to know exactly which program it funds.
• Volunteer if you want to contribute time and are willing to call an office to find out what's actually needed.
• Donate goods or shop resale if you'd rather give items than cash, or want a low-commitment way to contribute — but verify store details first.

For anything beyond these three, the general office numbers above are the site's stated contact point.