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Build a Safe, Nonjudgmental Community in the Treasure Valley

To eliminate family violence, Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) provides help now and help later. Whether you are in the early days of ending an abusive relationship, wanting to connect with a safer community, or you fall behind on rent or utilities we are here. From your first days in an emergency shelter, to transitional housing, to the first day in a new, safe home, AAFV wants to support you. You can start by making a plan. (See our Safety Planning page for details.) From there, AAFV will connect you to resources throughout your community, county, and state.

Resources & Hotlines
 

Children

Childhelp USA/National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
www.childhelpusa.org

Darkness to Light
1-866-FORLIGHT
www.d2l.org


Child Protection Services-Idaho
1-855-552-5437
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

 
Children/Teen Resource
Elder Abuse

National Center for Elder Abuse
1-855-500-3537
www.aginginplace.org

National Elder Fraud Hotline
1-833-372-8311

Every day, 6:00 a.m.11:00 p.m. Eastern Time
 
Teens

Love is Respect
Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org

Teen Dating Abuse
Hotline: 1-866-331-9474

 
Men

National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS)
1-720-466-3882
www.nomas.org

A Call to Men
1-917-922-6738
www.acalltomen.org

Men Stopping Violence
1-866-717-9317
www.menstoppingviolence.org

 
Differently Abled

Domestic Violence Initiative
1-303-839-5510 / 877-839-5510
www.dviforwomen.org

Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN)
VP: 1-202-559-5366
Email: hotline@deafdawn.org
www.deafdawn.org

 
Counseling Resource

ISU Telehealth Counseling Services 
208-373-1719
meridianclinic@isu.edu

 
Court Resource

Idaho Court Assistance Office & Self Help Center
www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
 
Senior Resource

SHIBA
(Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)

1-800-247-4422
idahoshiba@doi.idaho.gov
www.SHIBA.idaho.gov

 
Immigration Resource
Idaho Resources

ABUSELAWSUIT.COM
844-446-7241

www.abuselawsuit.com

Al-Anon Family Groups
al.anon.idaho@gmail.com
www.al-anon-idaho.org

Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition
Hotline: 888-373-7888
www.idahoatc.org

Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
208-384-0419
www.idvsa.org

Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition
Hotline: 800-273-8255
Text "hello" 208-398-4357
www.idahospc.org

Nampa Family Justice Center
208-475-5700
www.cityofnampa.us

Women’s and Children’s Alliance
24-hr Hotline: 208-343-7025
24-hr Rape hotline: 208-345-7273
www.wcaboise.org

 
LGBTQIA+

The Audre Lorde Project
1-178-596-0342
www.alp.org

LGBTQ+ Young Adults and Teen Mental Health Guide
https://www.legacyhealing.com/lgbtq-young-adults/

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
1-212-714-1184
www.avp.org

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
1-202-393-5177
www.ngltf.org

Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse
1-206-568-7777
www.nwnetwork.org


Mental Health 
http://www.innerbody.com/mental-health-resources-for-the-lgbtq-community

Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
www.translifeline.org

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org

Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community: Causes, Impact and How to Get Help www.thedermreview.com/health-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-guide

College Student Guide 
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide

 
National Resources

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
www.ndvh.org

National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org

National Child Abuse Hotline/Child help
1-800-422-4453
www.childhelp.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
www.rainn.org

NAMI Helpline: National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

National Center for Victims of Crime
1-202-467-8700
www.victimsofcrime.org

National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project
1-888-373-7888 │Text: HELP to BeFree (233733)
www.polarisproject.org

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
1-510-465-1984
www.nnirr.org

National Coalition for the Homeless
1-202-462-4822
www.nationalhomeless.org

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-800-537-2238
www.nrcdv.org
www.vawnet.org

National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011
www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org

 

What’s Next After Crisis Care

Once you and your family are out of immediate danger, AAFV has several programs to help you build your new life. We offer:
  • Hope Lane Learning Center based in Caldwell (daycare, preschool, and after school programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years)
  • Counseling (Free to families and individuals who qualify)
  • Court advocacy (Since 2018, we have attended more than 2,735 court hearings to support our community members.)
  • Support Groups for Families Who Have Experienced Abuse

We also have classes in:
 
  • Safety Planning
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Life Skills
  • Boundaries
  • Anger Management
  • Counseling
  • Goal Setting
  • Permanent Housing
  • Financial Literacy
  • Civil Protection Orientation
  • Domestic Violence Support
  • Child Support Groups
  • Drug & Alcohol Group
  • Sexual Abuse Group
  • Intimate Partner Group
  • Family Violence Group
 
To participate in classes
Call
+1 (208) 459-6330 ext 130
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Community Outreach Based in Caldwell, Idaho

The Outreach program at AAFV provides educational and violence prevention services to youth, families, and community professionals.
Our Youth Advocates facilitate and organize events and workshops for young people to discuss unhealthy relationships and learn tools that promote resilience, healing, and peer to peer advocacy. Youth Advocates are available to facilitate one on one services, as well as in person/online workshops in classroom settings.
Our Outreach Advocates provide in-person classes and support groups for families who have experienced abuse. Our Outreach Program provides training and resources to community professionals to promote sexual and domestic violence awareness, prevention, appropriate trauma responses, and self-advocacy skills.
Contact Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) based in Caldwell, Idaho, to get connected with your community so we can help end and prevent domestic abuse.
Help is available now in Canyon County, Ada County, and throughout Idaho.
Let us show you how to find it. Call for help:
(208) 459-4779
Contact Us

Help for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse is available now.
We are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect you with the care you need, safely and quickly.
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Located in Caldwell, Idaho
Serving Canyon County, Ada County, and Surrounding Areas


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