Next Door Solutions (NDS) is the only stand-alone domestic violence agency in Santa Clara County, and the largest provider of these services.
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Since 1971, NDS has helped thousands of survivors and families move out of crisis and violence and into safety, stability and self-sufficiency.
Our hotline is open 24 hour a day, 7 days a week.
We provide services or benefits to all persons, including persons of the following protected categories: race, sex, color, age, religion, actual or perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic or national origin, or familial status.
Be Safe
The big 
button is a fast escape that changes your screen and opens two new windows. Use it if you need a fast close!
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
When you are online searching for help, making plans regarding the relationship and your safety, or sending email/messages that you do not want someone to know about – here’s ways to stay safer:
When you’re done browsing, CLEAR your browsing history.
This setting is in “history” or “settings” depending on your browser or phone.
Open a Private or Incognito Browser window
In Chrome:
Ctrl+ Shift +N
(or go to the upper right corner, click on the three dots and select Incognito Tab then ‘New Incognito Window”)
In Microsoft Edge: Click on the three dots/lines upper far right…select New Private Window
Apple / Safari: Command+Shift+N
Mozilla Firefox: Click on the three dots/lines upper far right…select new inPrivate window
Remember to clear any browing history from the time before you started browsing privately
Use a safe computer !
Go to a public library, school or university, community center, or friend’s house.
Get your own mobile phone — ‘burner phones’ with prepaid minutes are available at office supply stores, pharmacies, electronics or phone stores.