Deaf Services
SafePlace practices airtight confidentiality. The Deaf Services staff are culturally Deaf and fluent in ASL. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or Deaf/blind victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or rape can get free and confidential services in Austin/Travis County such as:
- Counseling
- SafeParenting classes
- Case management and advocacy services
- Community trainings
Counseling
Counseling (short-term one-on-one counseling and a support group) is for women, men and children who have been abused by a partner or spouse or have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.
SafeParenting Classes
Classes meet once a week for 12 weeks. The classes teach parenting skills and discuss how domestic violence affects the whole family.
Case Management
SafePlace also offers case management and advocacy to Deaf victims of domestic/sexual violence. SafePlace may be able to help with:
- Planning for your safety
- Getting connected to services with other agencies
- Completing Crime Victims Compensation (CVC) applications
- Going with you to court or the hospital
- Basic items like food, diapers, soap, shampoo, linens and school supplies
For more information on Case Management, please contact the SafePlace Hotline at 512.927.9616 (TTY) or 512-267-7233 (v).
Community Trainings
Free workshops in the community about domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, sexual harassment and healthy relationships are available for anyone.