[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Page Banner Section” module_class=”interior-banners teal-borders” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”45deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(66,8,123,0.8) 0%|rgba(255,148,0,0.85) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Get-Help-Now.jpg” custom_padding=”1.5em||1.5em||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”GET HELP NOW” subhead=”Are you in crisis or danger? Have you suffered violence recently or in the past? We can help.” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
If you are experiencing\/have experienced domestic or sexual violence, or are a service provider working with a Latino who is in a violent situation, we are here for you. LIVE Center has Latino advocates who speak Spanish and can help you (or your client) stay safe and get support<\/p>\n
<\/i> Call Our 24\/7 Crisis Support Line<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Services Row” module_class=”how-we-help-row” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1em||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”How LIVE helps Latinos in Virginia Text” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Services Row” module_class=”how-we-help-row parallax-row” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6em||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Inside-the-Physical-Space-7.jpg” alt=”LIVE – Inside the Physical Space 7″ title_text=”LIVE – Inside the Physical Space 7″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Public-Speaking-Education-2.jpg” alt=”LIVE – Public Speaking & Education” title_text=”LIVE – Public Speaking & Education” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Helping people who have experienced sexual or domestic violence” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can call our 24\/7 Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support Line using the call button below.<\/p>\n We guarantee 24\/7 access to safe, bi-lingual, culturally-appropriate services for those who are experiencing (or who have experienced) domestic or sexual violence. Our services for those experiencing domestic and sexual violence include:<\/p>\n <\/i> Call Our 24\/7 Crisis Support Line<\/a><\/i> Learn About Our Services<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Public-Speaking-Education-2.jpg” alt=”LIVE – Public Speaking & Education” title_text=”LIVE – Public Speaking & Education” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|on|on” admin_label=”Image ***MOBILE ONLY***” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Services Row” module_class=”how-we-help-row” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Interpreter-Bank-2.jpg” alt=”LIVE – Interpreter Bank” title_text=”LIVE – Interpreter Bank” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|on|on” admin_label=”Image ***MOBILE ONLY***” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LIVE-Latino-Options-26.jpg” alt=”Latino Family” title_text=”Latino Family” disabled_on=”off|on|on” admin_label=”Image ***MOBILE ONLY***” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Supporting Latinos who have not experienced violence or abuse” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our General Helpline is answered by bi-lingual, bi-cultural advocates between 9am and 5pm ET, Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n The General Helpline serves as a trusted resource for Latinos who are not experiencing violence, but may need help getting access to services. 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LIVE Center has Latino advocates who speak Spanish and can help you (or your client) stay safe and get support Call Our 24\/7 Crisis Support LineHow […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3835,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-37","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHow LIVE center helps Latinos in Virginia:<\/h4>\n
Helping people who have experienced sexual or domestic violence<\/h3>\n
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Supporting Latinos who have not experienced violence or abuse<\/h3>\n
HEAR DIRECTLY FROM OUR CLIENTS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS<\/h4>\n
Do you have questions about our services or what to expect when you call us? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.<\/h4>\n