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Getting Away From Violence: Help and Next Steps
If you're in danger right now, call Call to Safety's 24/7 crisis line before anything else on this page — they can help you make a safety plan whether or not you're ready to leave, and the call is free and confidential.
If you're using a computer or phone your abuser can see, clear your browser history after this visit, or use a device they can't access, like a library computer or a trusted friend's phone.
Once you and anyone with you are safe, this guide walks through the benefits that can help you stay safe and get back on your feet — cash to relocate, keeping your address private, legal help, and paid time off work.
Getting to safety
Call Call to Safety's 24/7 crisis line for support and a safety plan
It's a free, confidential line offering emotional support, safety planning, and referrals for domestic and sexual violence, open to anyone.
Call to Safety
Contact the Gateway Center for Domestic & Sexual Violence Services if you're in Multnomah County
It's a one-stop hub for advocacy, safety planning, restraining orders, crime reporting, and legal and immigration help, all in one place.
Gateway Center for Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
Reach out to Bradley Angle or Raphael House for emergency shelter and advocacy
Both offer emergency shelter, a 24-hour line, and survivor advocacy in the Portland area, including culturally specific programs for LGBTQIA+ and Black survivors at Bradley Angle.
Bradley Angle · Raphael House of Portland
If you're in Washington County, contact the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
SARC offers a 24-hour support line, hospital and police response advocacy, case management, and counseling for survivors of sexual violence in the Washington County / Portland metro area.
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
The first few weeks
Apply for Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
It can pay up to $3,200 over 90 days for things like a new place to stay, moving costs, replacing essential items, and new locks or security cameras.
Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
Ask a victim advocate about Oregon's Address Confidentiality Program
It's a free mail-forwarding service that gives you a substitute address, so your real home address stays hidden from an abuser or stalker.
Oregon Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
Apply for Paid Leave Oregon if you need time off work to stay safe
Safe leave covers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, bias crime, or stalking, and your job is protected by law if you've worked there at least 90 consecutive days.
Paid Leave Oregon
File for Crime Victims' Compensation if you reported the crime to police
It can reimburse medical and counseling bills up to $20,000, plus lost wages, transportation, and funeral costs, for victims who reported and cooperated with police.
Oregon Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) Program
Getting back on your feet
Talk to Catholic Charities' Immigration Legal Services if your immigration status is tied to your abuser
They offer low-cost consultations and representation for visas made for survivors of abuse or trafficking, including VAWA, U-visa, and T-visa cases.
Catholic Charities of Oregon — Immigration Legal Services
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Keep your home address hidden from an abuser
Program: Oregon Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
A free mail-forwarding service that gives you a substitute address so your real home address stays hidden from an abuser or stalker.
Who it’s for: Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking (apply through a victim advocate)
See the rule
“It helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, bias crimes or bias incidents shield their physical address.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
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DV shelter and support, including culturally specific care
Program: Bradley Angle
Emergency shelter and housing help, advocacy, support groups, and culturally specific programs for LGBTQIA+ and Black survivors.
Who it’s for: Domestic violence survivors in the Portland area
See the rule
“A safe and welcoming refuge to recover from the trauma of domestic violence.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
24/7 domestic and sexual violence crisis line
Program: Call to Safety
A free, confidential 24/7 crisis line with emotional support, safety planning, and referrals for domestic and sexual violence.
Who qualifies: Anyone who needs it — no application
See the rule
“Call the crisis line 24/7. Always free and confidential.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
Low-cost immigration lawyers for families and survivors
Program: Catholic Charities of Oregon — Immigration Legal Services
Low-cost consultations and legal representation for immigration cases — family reunification, green cards, DACA, deportation defense, and visas for survivors of abuse or trafficking (VAWA, U-visa, T-visa).
Who it’s for: Immigrants and refugees who need low-cost immigration legal help, including survivors of domestic violence, assault, or trafficking
See the rule
“Catholic Charities' Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program is a nonprofit law program providing low-cost consultations and legal representation to immigrants and refugees throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
Money to help crime victims with bills
Program: Oregon Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) Program
Reimburses violent-crime victims for medical and counseling bills (up to $20,000), lost wages, transportation, and funeral costs.
Who it’s for: Victims of a violent crime who reported it to police and cooperated
See the rule
“Oregon Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) Program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
Emergency food money after a disaster
Program: Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP)
Temporary food money on an EBT card after a federally declared disaster (wildfire, flood, storm) — even for people who don't normally get SNAP. Issued fast through a simplified application.
Who it’s for: People affected by a federally declared disaster in their county — only active during a specific disaster declaration
⚠ Only operates when Oregon activates it for a specific declared disaster — watch for state announcements.
See the rule
“The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), also known as disaster food stamps, helps you pay for food if you live in a state with an Individual Assistance declaration from the president.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
One-stop help for abuse survivors
Program: Gateway Center for Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
A one-stop hub for advocacy, safety planning, restraining orders, crime reporting, legal and immigration help, and benefits.
Who it’s for: People who live in Multnomah County — survivors of intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, or trafficking in Multnomah County
See the rule
“Gateway supports survivors of intimate partner abuse, sexual assault & sex trafficking; offering a wide variety of support services.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
Paid time off for a new baby, illness, or safety
Program: Paid Leave Oregon
Weekly income replacement while you're off work to bond with a new child, deal with a serious health condition, or take safe leave from domestic violence or assault — up to 12 weeks a year (14 weeks for some pregnancy-related needs), with your job protected if you've worked for your employer at least 90 days.
Who it’s for: Workers in Oregon who earned at least $1,000 in Oregon in the year before applying (their base year)
Apply online (Frances Online)Paper formBy phone
See the rule
“You earned at least $1,000 in your base year or alternate base year before you apply for benefits.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-19 · Report incorrect information
Domestic violence shelter and advocacy
Program: Raphael House of Portland
Confidential emergency shelter, a 24-hour line, survivor advocacy, and housing stability support.
Who it’s for: Anyone impacted by domestic violence, and their families
See the rule
“Raphael House of Portland has helped domestic violence survivors and their families find safety, hope, and independence.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
Support for sexual violence survivors
Program: Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
A 24-hour support line, hospital and police response advocacy, case management, and counseling.
Who it’s for: Survivors of sexual violence in the Portland metro / Washington County
See the rule
“Crisis intervention and ongoing support services to folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · Report incorrect information
Cash to leave domestic violence safely
Program: Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
Cash help to stay safe if you're leaving domestic violence -- up to $3,200 over 90 days for things like a new place to stay, moving costs, replacing essential items, and new locks or security cameras.
Who it’s for: Survivors of domestic violence who need help getting to safety
By phoneIn personPaper form
See the rule
“This program helps families experiencing domestic violence with moving costs and items to stay safe.” Official site ↗
“You can get up to $3,200 over a 90-day period.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Last verified 2026-07-19 · Report incorrect information
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