TESSA provides lifesaving support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in the Pikes Peak region. From our 24/7 Safe Line and Safehouse to legal aid, therapy, and youth prevention, we help individuals and families find safety, healing, and hope—while working to end the cycle of violence through education and community outreach.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and in their own skin. We do this work because too many in our community—children, parents, partners—live in fear. TESSA exists to show survivors they are not alone, to help them heal, and to prevent violence before it begins. Because when safety and dignity are restored, lives are transformed.
This year, TESSA aims to reach more survivors, expand access to housing and counseling, and grow our prevention education in schools. With your support, we can meet the rising demand for services and ensure safety and healing for those who need it most.
Over 80% of homeless mothers and their children have experienced domestic violence—highlighting how abuse and housing insecurity are tragically intertwined.
“My personal experience [with domestic violence] was incredibly isolating and painful, and it made trying to heal from trauma an exhausting, lonely, uphill battle. TESSA helped me get my life back. Even better, TESSA gave me myself back.” — Melinda, a TESSA client and volunteer
Phone: (719) 633-1462