The Purple Door, formerly Women's Shelter of South Texas, is the only private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization specifically designed to provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas region, which includes Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties.

Services:
•24-hour crisis hotline
•24-hour safe, confidential shelter
•Safety planning
•Referrals to other community resources
•Crime Victims' Compensation assistance
•Protective Order Assistance
•Case management
•Individual counseling for adults and children
•Accompaniment to medical facilities, law enforcement, or judicial proceedings
•Sexual Assault services
•Legal advocacy
•Community education and awareness programs or training
•Primary prevention


Hotlines
•Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 361-881-8888
•Toll Free 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-580-HURT (4878)