History
More than 35 years ago, women's advocates in Austin saw a need to support women in the community who had experienced sexual and domestic violence. Within a few short years the Austin Rape Crisis Center (1974) and Center for Battered Women (1977), the first rape crisis center and the first shelter in Texas respectively, opened their doors. The Center for Battered Women was one of the first in the nation, receiving national acclaim as a leading program to offer safety for abused women and their children. Through the years, both agencies expanded their services to better address the ever-growing needs of the community and, in 1998, joined to combine resources and help more survivors, their families and the Austin/Travis County community. SafePlace became a unified source of hope for women, children and men hurt by sexual and domestic violence. The agency continues to be nationally-recognized as a leader for its innovative and effective programs.
Specialties
The SAFE Alliance's mission is to stop abuse for everyone. Hotline (24-hours): Call: 512.267.SAFE (7233) Text: 737.888.7233 Chat: safeaustin.org/chat For for the Deaf community: 512.927.9616 Emergency Shelter: Open 24 hours Warehouse: Mon - 10 am to 6 pm Tues - 10 am to 6 pm Wed - 10 am to 6 pm Thurs - 10 am to 6 pm Fri - 10 am to 3 pm Sat - CLOSED Sun - 10 am to 3 pm Admin Offices: Mon - 9 am to 5 pm Tues - 9 am to 5 pm Wed - 9 am to 5 pm Thurs - 9 am to 5 pm Fri - 9 am to 4 pm Safety: Emergency Shelter, Hospital/Legal Advocacy, Children's Services Healing: Counseling, Supportive Housing, Case Management, Life Skills, Prevention: Disability Services, Expect Respect Social Change: Community Education/Advocacy/Dialogue, Collaborations/Partnerships