Montogmery County Women’s Center

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24 – HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE

936-441-7273

By calling the hotline, you gain access to:

• Information and referrals to a wide range of community resources
• Crisis intervention for victims of violence or families/friends
• Shelter for victims of family violence and their dependent children available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• After hours emergency and urgent contact with representatives of the Women’s Center
• An advocate to accompany you to hospitals or court appearances
• Information about legal services on divorce, child custody, and protective order issues

Legal Services

We are unique among domestic violence organizations in providing legal services. Our State Bar licensed attorneys provide free legal representation to eligible victims of family and sexual violence.

Our attorneys provide advice and representation in the areas of:

• Protective orders
• Divorce involving risk of harm:
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Custody
• Visitation
• Property division
• Lawsuits affecting parent-child relationship when there is a risk of harm
  • Custody
  • Child Support
• Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation application

As the protective order cases take priority over all other matters, the attorneys provide representation on divorce cases and suits affecting the parent-child relationship on a case by case basis.

For more information about legal services, please call our Legal Assistant: 936-441-4044 ext 38

Sexual Assault Services

Most of our services are free of charge:

• 24 Hour Crisis Hotline
• Shelter Oaks – Emergency Shelter
• Counseling & Support Groups
• Advocacy & Accompaniment
• Legal Advocacy
• Reaching Pines – Transitional Housing*
• Community Outreach & Education
• Walk-ins are welcome at our locations in Conroe or The Woodlands during normal business hours

*Reaching Pines Transitional Housing requires a monthly income-based fee.

Other Services

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