How Can YOU Make a Difference?
License to Freedom greatly appreciates any and all types of support that can help our team of staff and volunteers. Even one person can make a difference in our community. Help protect and support our clients and stand up against all forms of violence and assault. If you are interested in serving our organization, please contact us and consider making a donation!
Make a Donation
We appreciate any and all support given to our organization. All donations go towards our recipients to cover their basic needs and support their journey from domestic violence. We are a 501(3)(c) nonprofit; your donations are tax deductible.
Volunteer
Be a part of a team committed to prevent violence in our communities and support individuals and families during difficult times. Some of our amazing volunteers have helped with translation services, offering transportation services to clients, teaching English classes, accompaniment to court, research and grant-writing, general program planning, etc. Every volunteer always has something they could bring to the table, so contact us if you’re interested in sharing your knowledge and skills! If interested, please contact us with the information below.
Intern with License to Freedom and learn valuable and transferable skills. You will work with retired San Diego State University professors, local professionals in various careers, and non-profit directors, gaining knowledge and insight on how to succeed in your own ambitions all while helping our neighbors learn skills that will translate into a healthy and happy life.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions. We will respond as soon as we can. If you wish to remain anonymous, type ‘Anonymous” under first and last name. Please leave some sort of contact information so we can get back to you.
Phone: 619-401-2800
Email: admin@licensetofreedom.org
Fax: 619-447-5716
Address: 131 Avocado Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Resources
Legal Resources
Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
(including restraining orders, child support orders, and divorces)
Center for Community Solutions, TRO/Legal Clinic (858) 272-1574
Legal Aid Society (619) 262-0896
San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program (619) 235-5656
YWCA/Becky's House Legal Services (619) 239-2341
Criminal Court Services
(Information About the Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases)
Family Court Services - Downtown (619) 236-0189
Family Court Services - East County (619) 441-4387
Family Court Services - North County (760) 940-4433
Family Court Services - South County (619) 691-4780
San Diego City Attorney's Office (Domestic Violence Unit) (619) 533-5620
San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Family Protection Division (Domestic Violence and Child Abuse) (619) 531-4062
San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Superior Court
(Sexual assaults not qualifying as Domestic Violence or Child Abuse) (619) 531-4040
For 24-hour custody status of a domestic violence offender, call Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) toll free at (877) 411-5588.
Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Hotlines
San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-DVLINKS (385-4657)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224
(The National Hotline has English and Spanish speaking staff and use interpreters for all other languages.)
Domestic Violence Shelters
Becky's House/YWCA (24 hour hotline): (619) 234-3164
Center for Community Solutions - Project Safehouse: (619) 267-8023
Community Resource Center: (877) 633-1112
Crisis House: (619) 444-1194
Rachel's Women's Center & Night Shelter: (619) 696-0873
Salvation Army Family Development Center: (619) 239-6221
San Diego Rescue Mission Women & Children's Center: (619) 687-3720 ext. 36
South Bay Community Services: (800) 640-2933
St. Vincent de Paul: (619) 233-8500 ext. 1214
Women's Resource Center: (760) 757-3500
Animal Safe House Hotline (Temporary housing for pets of victims): (888) 305-7233