At TESSA, our advocates are here to listen, believe, and stand alongside survivors. Whether reaching out through our 24/7 Safeline or visiting our main office, survivors in El Paso, Teller, and Douglas counties (including rural communities) receive compassionate support to regain safety, stability, and hope.
We help individuals:
Explore Options – understand available services, resources, and next steps.
Create Personalized Safety Plans – tailored strategies to stay safe at home, work, and in the community.
Access Legal Support – guidance and assistance with Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) and navigating the justice system.
Connect to Resources – referrals to mental health resources, medical care, secure crisis housing, long term housing, and other community partners.
Advocacy and Safeline Support
Main Office Advocacy Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday | 7:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Confidential Victim Advocates provide trauma informed advocacy to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
They provide information, referrals, education, support, safety planning, and crisis intervention at TESSA's Main Office location in El Paso County.
Hospital Advocacy
Confidential Victim Advocates are available at UCHealth Memorial Central’s Forensic Center for Excellence, providing hospital response to victims seeking medical attention due to an incidence of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, and Stalking. Advocates can support with information, referrals, education, safety planning, and crisis intervention.