It is normal to feel alone and scared when facing partner or sexual violence. Many people go through this pain, and it can be hard to know what to do next. We understand this because we have seen how much it can hurt someone you care about.
That’s why we looked for real answers that truly help.
This guide shares clear Domestic Violence Resources Colorado Springs offers. You will find safe shelters, hotlines, and support programs you can use right now. Step by step, there is hope and a path toward safety.
Keep reading—there are people ready to help you today.
Identifying Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can be hard to spot. It happens in many forms, such as partner violence and sexual violence. Abuse may look like controlling money, hurting someone’s feelings on purpose, or using threats.
Sometimes it shows up as broken things in the home or blocked phone calls to friends. The Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund and local groups help us understand these warning signs—making support easier for those who need it.
TESSA of Colorado Springs works every day to empower victims and stop domestic abuse. We work with advocacy organizations that support people facing danger at home. Violence Free Colorado gives training and technical support so we can better recognize harm and act fast to provide crisis intervention or legal assistance when needed.
No one should feel unsafe where they live.
Local Shelters in Colorado Springs
We have access to several safe places in Colorado Springs for those facing partner or sexual violence. These shelters give emergency help, care, and protection.
TESSA Safehouse
TESSA Safehouse gives emergency shelter to people in Colorado Springs escaping partner or sexual violence. We help survivors feel safe and supported, away from abuse. TESSA has 24-hour support—people can call anytime for help at 719-633-3819.
Our staff works hard every day to empower victims, so they can take back control of their lives.
We share resources like counseling, legal assistance, and advocacy programs. TESSA partners with groups such as Violence Free Colorado and uses funding from the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund.
We commit to helping families find safety and hope through our emergency shelter and outreach services in the community.
Crossroads Safehouse
Crossroads Safehouse helps victims of partner violence and sexual violence in Colorado. We see that they offer emergency shelter, counseling, and legal support. Their team works closely with advocacy organizations across the state—like those supported by the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund—to give survivors what they need right away.
We find their services helpful for adults and children escaping abuse. Crossroads Safehouse supports clients with crisis intervention, safe housing options, technical support, and referrals for continued care…all important parts of helping victims take back control over their lives in Colorado Springs.
Kingdom Builder’s Family Life Center
Kingdom Builder’s Family Life Center offers emergency shelter and support for families facing domestic abuse in Colorado Springs. We connect with other local abuse shelters, advocacy organizations, and the Domestic Violence Program supported by the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund.
Victims get help fast—safe housing, food, basic needs, plus crisis intervention from trained staff.
We also use expert resources from Violence Free Colorado for training and technical support. Many survivors need both a safe place to stay and ongoing counseling or legal help—our team guides each family to trusted programs like TESSA Safehouse or Project LIFT.
Our mission is helping victims of domestic violence find hope and safety.
Hotlines and Crisis Support
Hotlines offer quick, confidential help—keep reading for sources that can make a real difference.
TESSA 24/7 Safe Line: 719-633-3819
We can reach help at any time through the TESSA 24/7 Safe Line: 719-633-3819. This safe line stands ready for victims of partner violence and sexual violence in Colorado Springs. TESSA empowers people to get support, talk about their options, and find protection right away—day or night.
Victims can speak with trained advocates about emergency shelter, crisis intervention, safety planning, or finding abuse shelters nearby. Many survivors have used this service to escape danger fast.
We know TESSA works closely with Colorado’s Domestic Violence Program and other advocacy organizations across the area to build a safer community for all.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7. Experts give free and private help for anyone facing abuse or partner violence, at any time—day or night. We just call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text “START” to 88788 to connect right away.
This line offers support in more than 200 languages.
Hotline staff guide us with crisis intervention, safety plans, and information on local shelters like TESSA Safehouse and Crossroads Safehouse in Colorado Springs. Many survivors rely on this hotline each year to find emergency shelter, counseling, legal help, and other domestic abuse support in Colorado Springs or across the country.
Counseling and Advocacy Services
We offer support through caring counselors and strong advocates—read on to see how these services can help.
Victim Advocacy Programs
Victim advocacy programs in Colorado Springs help people hurt by partner violence or sexual violence. TESSA empowers victims to take back their lives, offering practical support and a path to safety.
The Colorado Springs Police Department Victim Advocacy Unit gives services for people who have faced crime. The Office of the Dean of Students also supports survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Violence Free Colorado shares expert training, technical support, and resources for those leaving unhealthy situations. Community-based groups work with the state’s Domestic Violence Program to reach more survivors each year.
Money from the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund helps these programs run—so more families can find emergency shelter, legal assistance, or counseling when they need it most.
Youth & Children’s Counseling Services
We help children heal after abuse. TESSA in Colorado Springs gives youth and children counseling for those affected by partner violence or sexual violence. Counselors use simple language and age-appropriate activities to support kids who have seen or suffered violence at home.
Our team partners with schools, shelters, and advocacy groups in the area—like the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund, SafeHouse Denver, and Violence Free Colorado—to connect families to safe spaces and expert help fast.
We want every child in our care to feel protected…and find hope again. Many of these programs are free for survivors using local domestic violence resources in Colorado Springs.
Housing First Program
Housing First gives safe homes to survivors of partner and sexual violence. We focus on quick housing, not waiting for clients to fix their problems first. TESSA of Colorado Springs helps many people get shelter fast—most often with help from the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund and Violence Free Colorado.
This program supports families and children leaving abuse shelters or unsafe homes.
We work with community groups supported by the CDHS Domestic Violence Program across Colorado. Our goal is simple: get victims into emergency shelter right away then offer them counseling or legal assistance if they want it.
Clients can call our hotline for support, crisis intervention, and guidance any time—they do not need proof about their situation before finding a place to stay.
Legal and Additional Support Services
We can access legal help and extra services for safety and support. These options give a stronger voice to those who need protection from abuse.
Project LIFT
Project LIFT helps us get legal help for domestic violence survivors in Colorado Springs. Through this program, we work with TESSA and the Colorado Springs Police Department Victim Advocacy Unit to support people facing partner or sexual violence.
Project LIFT gives access to legal advice, help with protection orders, court support, and connects us with groups like Violence Free Colorado.
We use Project LIFT to make sure survivors have a voice in court. This service makes it easier for those hurt by abuse to understand their rights and find safety fast. Project LIFT works as part of a bigger network of advocacy organizations fighting for accountability and change across our city.
Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT)
We partner with the Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT) to help victims fast. DVERT teams up with law enforcement, advocacy organizations like TESSA, and legal assistance groups in Colorado Springs.
We work together on cases of partner violence and sexual violence that need quick action.
These teams include trained police officers, counselors, and social workers. They answer emergency calls and step in during crisis intervention situations—they do not wait for delays or paperwork.
Our joint goal is safety first—getting people out of dangerous settings into safe houses or abuse shelters right away. This team helps hold abusers accountable while survivors get access to technical support, emergency shelter, and ongoing care through resources like Victim Advocacy Programs.
Everything moves quickly so no one feels alone or unsafe for long in Colorado Springs.
Conclusion
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. We have support here in Colorado Springs. Safe places, hotlines, and counseling are ready for everyone who needs help. Our community stands strong with survivors every day.
Let’s keep working together to end abuse—no one is alone.