The CAV Angel Tree is a 28-year tradition at Community Against Violence. This year and going forward, CAV’s Angel Tree is now named after Loretta Romo, who started this tradition and was its steward for 27 years.
We care about our community and the people we serve. For more information on our available services, please call our 24 Hour Helpline 575-758-9888 or use our Textline 575-770-2706.
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If you have questions about how CAV can help you, or what happens when you call, click "Read More" for more information for you.
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Each year we ask area businesses if they can show their support for CAV by becoming a business sponsor and helping us provide our free & confidential services to those in crisis.
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Come shop at our Thrift Store for your one of a kind gift.
NEW WINTER HOURS - Open Daily 9am - 5pm.
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CAV needs volunteers to help with our Thrift Store, information booths, fundraising events, our front desk reception and landscaping.
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CAV offers a 24-Hour HELPline (575) 758-9888 and 24-Hour TEXTline (575) 770-2706 for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We provide legal and medical advocacy services, counseling and support groups, children’s programs, community prevention and outreach programs, and are able to provide information and resources for those in need.
CAV also has an on-site emergency shelter for adults and children, and offers short and long-term transitional housing programs.
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Make a single donation, or set up monthly payments, of any value using the button below:
Donations are also accepted at the CAV main office or the CAV Thrift store. Call us at (575) 758-8082 if you have questions.
CAV offers a variety of services, from 24-hour crisis helpline offering intervention services which providing emotional support, advocacy, and information for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault...
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CAV Thrift Store accepts tax-deductible donations of gently used household items, furniture, small appliances, books, jewelry, and clothing. Donated items go to CAV clients or are sold to help fund CAV services for survivors of domestic/sexual violence.
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We want you to know that we are here, our office hours M-F 8am-5pm, and that our HelpLine is available 24/7, (575) 758-9888, Textline: (575) 770-2706.
We are about our community and the people we serve. When individuals call wanting to speak to a counselor, a message will be given to a CAV counselor who will respond within 24 hours.
We are currently suspending our in-person group services at this time and encouraging everyone to stay healthy. There is an hour-long CAV internet-based support group over Zoom on Tuesdays at 1pm. If you are a CAV client and would like to join, call the hotline in advance and give your phone number for a counselor to call you back and go over how to join in.
Individual services and shelter are still up and running! Please reach out - we are here to help!
CAV offers a 24-hour confidential crisis HelpLine (575) 758-9888 for people who have, or are, experiencing domestic & sexual violence. If you or someone you love needs help, call us or text us at (575) 758-2706.
We provide legal & medical advocacy services, counseling & support groups, children’s programs, community prevention and outreach programs, and are able to provide information & resources for those in need. CAV also has on-site an emergency shelter for adults and children, and offers short & long-term transitional housing programs.
Helpline is available 24/7
