Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse

P. O'Brien
561-265-3797

 

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) offers life-saving services while promoting violence-free relationships and creating the social changes necessary to end domestic and dating violence. AVDA provides a Community of Hope through our state-certified domestic violence center that offers a comprehensive array of services for all victims of domestic violence including; a 24 hour crisis hotline, emergency and transitional housing, advocacy, counseling and support to help them live violence-free and self-sufficient lives. We also work throughout the community to educate and engage people of all ages in our commitment to prevent violence. 

Website: www.avdaonline.org

2026-2027 United Way Funded Programs

AVDA’s Casa Vegso Transitional Housing provides eight units of low barrier transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children to reside for up to two years with supportive services that promote self-sufficiency. 

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AVDA's Emergency Shelter provides survivors of domestic violence, their children, and pets, with a safe place to stay for at least six weeks, and access to comprehensive supportive services 24/7.

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AVDA’s Outreach program fills the current need for survivors of domestic violence by providing life-saving, trauma-informed services that include safety planning, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy with court accompaniment support, housing advocacy, referrals to other needed services, and financial and transportation assistance.

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