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Monday, Jan 28 2002
There Is Help!
- By- Saheli, an organization for Asian families, Austin, Texas

Is someone threatening to hurt you?
Or have you deported?

Is someone insulting and humiliating you?

Is someone beating you?

Is someone forcing you to have sex?

Is someone controlling your money?
And your whereabouts?

You have rights!

There are people who can help!

In an emergency call 911

For referrals to help near you

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

Saheli, an organization for Asian families, Austin, Texas

Confidential Help Line
(512) 703-8745

Leave us a message and a safe time to call you.

Someone who would listen without judging will call you back.

Visit our website at http://www.main.org/saheli

For more information on family violence see www.endabuse.org

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