We offer confidential peer support via our helpline—call or text (210) 446-6464. Please leave a detailed message with a safe number and time to call back. Your safety is our top priority, so please include any special instructions. Our client advocates will respond to messages within 24 hours.

Our advocates, who will return your call, currently speak English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Odia, and Assamese. If needed, interpreters for Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam, Kashmiri, and Spanish can be arranged after the initial contact.

We provide clients with referrals to appropriate agencies and professionals for assistance with legal issues, medical services, emergency shelter, and counseling. We work closely with the following organizations: Family Violence Prevention Services of San Antonio,  The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Texas Advocacy Project, Family Justice Center, Catholic Charites, Dress for Success, The Refugee and Immigration Center For Education and Legal Services (RAICES), and South Asian sister organizations throughout Texas and around the country.

Depending on available resources, Awaaz may be able to assist survivors with small, immediate financial needs during times of crisis.