Women's Center of East Texas

We are dedicated to providing safe haven, crisis intervention, and comprehensive support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking in Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Marion, Rusk and Panola Counties.

For over 40 years, the Women’s Center of East Texas has served survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, as well as their families. We have responded to tens of thousands of calls for help, and there is so much more to be done. The Women's Center of East Texas strives to eradicate and prevent domestic and sexual violence by advocating for personal and societal change. Our team promotes empowerment through education and support for survivors and their families.

HOTLINE SERVICES – (800) 441-5555. Through our 24-hour hotline, Women’s Center staff and volunteers can suggest ways to stay safe, problem solve and help with immediate needs and support.

EMERGENCY SHELTER – we provide emergency shelter in a comfortable, clean and safe home supplied with food, clothing and other necessary items.

OUTREACH SUPPORT – we offer short term, supportive group, individual peer counseling, crisis intervention and victim advocacy for adults and teens that are survivors of domestic and sexual violence. No appointment is necessary for immediate face-to-face crisis intervention and advocacy services. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at (800) 441-5555 for more information.

LEGAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY – whether a resident or a client in our outreach program, survivors of domestic or sexual violence can access assistance in applying for a protective order, negotiating the criminal legal process or connection with community legal resources to pursue civil solutions, such as divorce, arrangements for custody, or child support.

ACCOMPANIMENT - we offer 24-hour/day, 7 days/week accompaniment to hospitals (including sexual assault medical forensic exams), law enforcement, prosecutors and court.

INFORMATION AND REFERRALS – our staff can help identify needs and available community resources. Some examples are food pantries, financial help, housing, employment, legal assistance, mental health and medical health care, as well as drug and alcohol services.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION – trained educators are available to a variety of community institutions like faith-based communities, corporations, civic groups or medical settings for customized training or simple presentations on the topics of domestic and sexual violence, including signs and symptoms and how to help.

SPANISH SPEAKING SERVICES – all of the above services are also available in Spanish.