DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES

>> Safe Place of Odessa and Midland assists victims of domestic violence, counseling, support groups, children's programs, battering intervention prevention program, legal advocacy, education, community awareness and training, community resource referral for victims of physical, emotional, sexual abuse. Shelter is also provided for victims and their children as well as nonresident services to 15 counties. Call 580-5970 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 24-hour hotline at 570-1465 or 800-967-8928.

>> The Crisis Center/Angel House of Odessa and Midland provides a safe haven for battered women and children to assist them in finding a way out of the abuse. Angel House provides victims of violence in the home with the opportunity to reclaim their lives through advocacy, education, and safe shelter. Open 24 hours. Call 337-4081 or 24-hour hotline at 339-Crisis. The Crisis Center of Odessa also provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, traffic fatalities or the suicide of a loved one free of charge in a seven-county service area. Administrative office is at 1211 N. Whitaker Ave., Odessa, 333-2527 or 866-627-4747.