Lumina Alliance provides life-changing services that empower survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in San Luis Obispo County to find safety, healing, and hope.

24-hour Crisis & Information Line:
(805) 545-8888

Lumina Alliance - Crisis & Information Line

Our free and confidential Crisis and Information Line is staffed by California State-Certified Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Counselors, who provide crisis intervention, support, and referrals to other community resources and agencies.

Private web chat »

Our web chat is available Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

Everyone is welcome here

Lumina Alliance supports those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence. We accept and celebrate all genders, ethnicities, cultures, religions, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and countries of origin. All of our services are available in English & Spanish, with interpreters available for other languages.

24-Hour Crisis & Information Line

Our confidential, 24/7 crisis and information line connects survivors with immediate support, resources, and compassionate guidance—any time, day or night.

Emergency Shelters

We provide safe, confidential emergency shelter for individuals and families escaping dangerous situations, offering stability in times of crisis.

Advocacy & Accompaniments

Our trained advocates stand beside survivors, offering support and accompaniment through medical, legal, and personal processes—every step of the way.

Prevention Education Programs

Through school and community-based prevention programs, we educate and engage people of all ages to stop violence before it starts.

Therapy

We offer trauma-informed therapy to help survivors of all ages process their experiences and move toward lasting healing.

Transitional Housing

Our transitional housing program offers longer-term support, empowering survivors to rebuild their lives in a secure and nurturing environment.

Over 1 in 3 women

and 1 in 4 men

have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime

Learn more

Learn about us

We’ve been working to end sexual assault and intimate partner violence in SLO County since the 1970s.

Help support our work

The services we provide to the community are made possible by people like you.

Our annual events

  • Lumina Days

  • Lumina Nights

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