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To provide safety, shelter and education to victims of family violence, sexual assault, dating violence and other violent crime and to restore dignity and purpose in their lives while promoting public compassion and awareness to reduce violence in the community.
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If you are in danger, please call 911.
If you are not in immediate danger, and need help or advice, call our local 24/7 hot line at 800-333-0358.
You may also reach our daytime office phone at 903-509-2526
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
Deaf: 800-787-3224
*Live support agents available Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
800-333-0358
ETCC Office (M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm)
903-509-2526
903-579–2500
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Upcoming Events
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Henderson County Wine & Cheese Gala
Saturday, November 4th East Texas Crisis Center - Henderson County is hosting their 22nd Annual Wine & Cheese Gala from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at The Big Red School House & Community Center in Athens. This is the outreach offices largest fundraising event of...
Voices of Hope
The 2nd Annual Voices of Hope event will take place on Friday, October 20th from 5pm - 8pm at True Vine Brewing on Earl Campbell Parkway. Join us for a night of local music, beer, and stories from survivors of domestic violence! $10 Donation Appreciated Acoustic...
Trunk or Treat!
The annual Trunk or Treat in partnership with UT Tyler will be held Sunday, October 22nd from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in parking lots 6 & 7 on the UT campus. Trunk or Treat provides members of the Tyler community an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating in a...
Family Fun Day
Come join us for Family Fun Day at Bergfeld Park! There will be food trucks, games, prizes, health and self-care resources and more! DATE: August 26, 2023 TIME: 10am – 2pm PLACE: Bergfeld Park in Tyler IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Next Step Community Solutions, Champions for...
Javi’s Giveback Event
On Tuesday, June 13th dine at Javi's Tyler from 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 pm. to support survivors of domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Spring Volunteer Training
Volunteer training gives members of the community an opportunity to assist East Texas Crisis Center in providing support, and services to survivors of family violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Volunteer Training is 40 hours in total. 30 hours held...
11th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes
Saturday, May 27th 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Northwest Corner of Townsquare The East Texas Crisis Center Athens will be hosting the 11th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event during Fiddlers Festival. This is the International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and...
April 3, 2023 – Hope Awards Ceremony
Monday, April 3rd from 10am-11am
“Honoring those in the East Texas Community who go above and beyond to support survivors of sexual violence.”
April 4, 2023 – Stanley’s Famous BBQ Event
Tuesday, April 4th from 11am-2pm
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action.
April 6, 2023 – Bubba’s 33 Give Back Event
Thursday, April 6th from 11am-10am
Eat at Bubba’s and present this flyer to your server and Bubba’s will donate 10% back to East Texas Crisis Center.
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