IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the increased spread of COVID-19 in our communities, we are moving to remote services with limited in-person services.
Crisis Line Open 24/7 at 530.544.4444
Call (530.544.2118), Email ([email protected]), or Live Chat (click CHAT NOW) to speak to us or make an appointment

SUPPORTING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE
Empowering Choices, Inspiring Change

Live Violence Free believes in a survivor-driven model of empowerment - that means you are the expert in your own life. We respect the decisions you make, for you and your family’s well being. Our role is to help you achieve your hopes and goals for a future free of violence.
our mission
What We Do
Creating Choices For
You and Your Family
Live Violence Free is committed to promoting a violence-free community through education and advocacy to address domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and basic needs.


We work to empower survivors, elevate their voices, strengthen our community, and stop the cycle of abuse.
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our collective impact
We provide critical services to real people
Everyone Deserves
Happiness and Safety
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We're Here to Help
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SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE
Our support line is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by trained, compassionate advocates. Live Violence Free provides immediate support and can help intervene in an emergency.
- 2 in 9 People in SLT are a Victim of DV
- 6,983 DV Services in 2019

YOU DESERVE SAFETY
- 2 in 5 DV Survivors become Homeless
- 11,702 Bed Nights in 2019

YOU ARE NOT ALONE
- 1 in 4 DV Events Need Medical Attention
- 100 Protection Orders in 3 Years

HEALING IS POSSIBLE
- 1 in 6 in SLT Rate Mental Health as Fair/Poor
- 2,400 Therapy Sessions in 3 Years
Celebrating
45 Years Of Service
Serving South Lake Tahoe & Alpine County
With Your Help, We Can Change Lives!
Help us raise $45,000 by the end of June to celebrate our 45 years of serving the communities of South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County. We have grown from a small group of concerned citizens who started a rape crisis hotline in 1977. We now service more than 5,500 individuals every year through our various and ever-expanding programs.
Together, we can empower choices and inspire change.
Please Consider a Tax-Deductible Donation to Live Violence Free Each Year.


Serving over 5500 community members each year!
Our Volunteers Have H.E.A.R.T.
Give us a piece of your heart and start making an influential difference today! We are always seeking caring community members like you to join our volunteer program!
I grew up in a home where I witnessed domestic violence as a young child. Years later, my mother started volunteering at a local shelter. From then on, I knew I also wanted to volunteer my time to help survivors of abuse. I began answering crisis calls for LVF, and I haven’t stopped volunteering since.
Star Volunteer of the Month
Larry Schussel embodies the meaning of being an amazing volunteer, and Live Violence Free is proud to have someone like him represent us in the community.
Be Strong and Courageous. Joshua 1:19
virtual
1st annual
One Conversation Conference
Live Violence Free Presents the 1st Annual Virtual One Conversation Conference on May 20, 2022.
The conference is focused on trauma & victim services. We encourage clinicians, therapists, social service professionals, victim advocates, educators, and students to attend.
Earn Continuing Education Credits & Register Today!
July is Live Violence Free
Awareness Month
Every year, LVF provides 6,983 services to survivors of domestic violence.
Our Valued Partners

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El Dorado Sheriff

The Center


Valorus


United Way

Soroptimist

California Psychological Assc

