Last updated January 13, 2022

If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1

Below are selected websites from reliable sources, vetted by our Law Librarians. This is not an exhaustive list of information available on this topic, but a starting point to provide you with basic information during this pandemic.

Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

YWCA of San Diego 24 hour hotline: (619) 234-3164

San Diego County Domestic Violence hotline: (888) 385-4657)

Center for Community Solutions hotline: (888) 385-4657

Legal Services

The San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program is assisting clients over the phone and in person for Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and Civil Harassment restraining orders.

Central and North County Residents:

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

English: (619) 235-5656, Ext. 118

Spanish: (619) 235-5656, Ext. 102

East County Residents:

Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

English and Spanish: (619) 235-5656, Ext. 122

Legal Aid Society of San Diego is providing assistance over the phone. Please call (619) 738-9844

Check their website for sample forms:https://www.lassd.org/content/restraining-order-clinics

Center for Community Solutions: https://www.ccssd.org

San Diego Superior Court information on emergency services available during COVID-19 court closure. An ex parte request for Restraining Orders is considered an emergency service.

Resources Available

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has created a list of resources .

San Diego Domestic Violence Council has put together a list of county resources available for domestic violence victims during COVID-19 shelter-in-place /social distancing mandates.

California Court Self-Help Center has a section on Domestic Violence.

San Diego Sheriffs Department has a Domestic Violence resources page.

City of San Diego Police Department has a Domestic Violence resources page.

YWCA of San Diego provides services and programs for victims of domestic violence.

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) has prepared a resource guide covering COVID-19 Updates and Resources. See section on Domestic Violence, Family Issues, and Children.

Short video, in English and Spanish, on protection during COVID-19 provided by the California Lawyers Association.