Health & Safety: Domestic Violence & Pregnancy
Physical violence against women during pregnancy is recognized as a serious health concern for the mother and the baby. If you are in this situation, please speak to someone – a counselor, a health care provider, nurse, or friend to get help or call one of the many hotlines available such as Genesis Women’s Shelter at 214-946-HELP or Family Place Battered Women's Hotline & Shelter at 214- 941-1991.
An unwanted pregnancy may escalate existing anxiety, anger, or jealousy in a spousal partner. Frustration, financial difficulties, job security issues, and sexual tension can all contribute to an unhealthy emotional atmosphere in the home. Threatening behavior or even hurtful comments are psychologically damaging and demoralizing for a pregnant woman resulting in feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, or worthlessness. (Examiner.com)
Physical assault resulting in abdominal trauma can lead to fetal loss; early onset of labor; and delivery of a preterm, low-birth-weight infant who could have permanent problems or disabilities. Physical violence also may contribute to fetal bone fracture, rupture of the mother’s uterus, and antepartum hemorrhage. (Center for Disease Control)
Temporary Housing for Low-Income Families
(Recovery and/or Domestic Violence)
Austin Street Center (Recovery)
- (214) 428-4242
www.austinstreet.org
Provides emergency shelter and substance abuse counseling
Brighter Tomorrows (domestic violence shelter)
- P.O. Box 532151
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
972-262-8383
www.Brighertomorrows.net
The Family Place (domestic violence shelter)
- P.O. Box 7999
Dallas, TX 75209
24-hour crisis hotline (214) 941-1991
www.familyplace.org
Offer shelter and transitional housing for families dealing with domestic violence
Genesis Shelter (domestic violence shelter)
- 4411 Lemmon Ave, Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75219
214-946-4357 24 hrs.
www.genesisshelter.org
Offer 24/7 free hotline, emergency shelter, and additional housing for up to one year (for 18 families)
Hope’s Door (domestic violence shelter)
- 820 Ave. F, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75074
(972)422-2911
(972)422-7233 24 hrs.
www.hopesdoorinc.org
Serves women and children who are victims of prednisone domestic violence, up to 30 days, includes food, clothing and counseling, support groups
Micah House (Recovery and domestic violence shelter)
- 3066 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, Texas 75229
(214) 562-3524 (Teresa James)
Serves women and their children leaving addictive or abusive situations with a sheltered, safe haven and FREE assistance
New Beginnings (domestic violence shelter)
- 218 N. 10th Street
Garland, Texas 75040
(972) 276-0057 24 hours
www.newbeginningcenter.org
Counseling, emergency shelter, transitional housing for victims and children, legal advocacy
Salvation Army—various locations (Recovery and shelter)
- 5302 Harry Hines Boulevard (homeless shelter)
Dallas, Texas 75235
(214) 424-7000
www.salvationarmydfw.org
Salvation Army offers a wide array of services for homeless families, families with addiction, domestic violence, etc.
Welcome House Inc.—Operation Renew (Recovery and domestic violence shelter)
- 921 N. Peak Street
Dallas, Texas 75204
(214) 887-0696 (Office)
www.thewelcomehouse.org
Transitional housing and support services for people in recovery
Dallas, Texas 75204
(214) 823-3200
AA meetings on location and transitional housing