Get Help

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 now.

If you are not in immediate danger, contact Awaaz at 210-446-6464 or email us at awaazinfo@awaazsa.org

Be safe. Have a personal safety plan.

We found the personal safety plan by the Texas  Council on Family violence to be very helpful. Click here to go to the personal safety plan. 

Services Provided

Awaaz offers the following free services:

Confidential Helpline:

Awaaz offers confidential peer support via our helpline. Our helpline number is 210-446-6464.  All calls not directly answered are linked to a confidential voicemail. Messages are returned by Awaaz advocates within 24 hours. For emergencies, call 911.

Confidential Referrals:

Awaaz provides clients with referrals to appropriate agencies and professionals for assistance with legal matters,  medical services, emergency shelter, as well as marriage, family, and group counseling.

Cultural Education:

Awaaz advocates work with multiple local agencies in San Antonio to better serve the unique needs of South Asians affected by family violence.

Community Outreach:

Awaaz advocates provide educational materials, conduct workshops, and participate in panel discussions to promote healthy relationship and awareness of family violence within the local community.

Languages Spoken:

Awaaz advocates currently speak:  English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Oriya