Welcome!

from Emmaus House

San Benito County's only domestic violence
shelter for women and children

(Located in Hollister, CA)

Our 24 Hour Emergency Hotline: 1-877-778-7978

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Our Services

Emmaus House provides safety, counseling, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Through the work of our trained advocates and the assistance from community resources Emmaus House is able to provide its clients with a range of services.

Client Services we are able to provide include:

  • 24 Hour Emergency Crisis Hotline 1-877-778-7978
  • Temporary Shelter during time of transition
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Emergency food and clothing
  • In-house individual and group counseling
  • Outreach therapy
  • Medical referrals and advocacy
  • Court and social advocacy support
  • Assistance with restraining orders
  • Referrals for legal assistance
  • Housing referrals
  • Job referrals and support
  • Onsite computer lab for letters and resume writing, etc
  • Assistance with economic independence such as, financial management training
  • In-house programs (parenting workshops, rediscovery classes, etc)
  • Childcare services (story telling/ after school tutoring etc)
  • Play/Art Therapy for Children
  • Safety and Wellness Planning