Services
NISA works to empower victims of domestic violence by providing information, support services, advocacy, counseling and shelter with the utmost confidentiality. We handle a broad range of issues including family disputes between spouses, parents and children, plus elder abuse, premarital counseling and spiritual counseling. All of our advocates are state certified, and we are the first Bay Area domestic violence program and shelter sensitive to the needs of Muslim families.
Seven services, one confidential door
Help Line
Toll-free and confidential telephone line: 1-888-ASK-NISA (1-888-275-6472). Trained advocates listen, help you think through your options and connect you with everything below.
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Support Services
NISA Home, our emergency and short-term housing. Translation in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Farsi, Pushtu and other languages. Financial assistance. Help with public assistance, Section 8 housing, CalWORKs and medical coverage. Transportation. Career development.
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Counseling
Individual, family, premarital, marriage and career counseling. Religious guidance and counseling through Islamic principles, for those who want it.
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Advocacy
Community outreach and education, so that families recognize abuse early and know where to turn.
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Referral Services
Legal assistance through private attorneys or Bay Area Legal Aid. NISA does not cover costs. Anger management and parenting classes by referral.
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Translation Services
Resources for Arabic, Farsi, Urdu and Hindi speakers, and interpreters for calls and appointments.
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National hotlines and Bay Area services we work alongside.