Contact Us

AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)

1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 600 – Houston, TX 77002

Business Hours

Mon – Fri – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun – Closed

After-hours appointments available by appointment

PHONE: (713) 224-9911
FAX:

• Intake and client advocates: (713) 715-6935
• Attorneys and paralegals: (713) 429-4363
• BIPP staff: (713) 715-6945

Parking information

Parking is available in the Binz Garage adjacent to the Binz Building (location of AVDA’s office). Enter garage either from Texas St. or Fannin, and park above third floor.

Victim Assistance Clients – bring your Binz Garage ticket, and parking will be validated.

BIPP Clients – If you are coming for Orientation or Group Sessions, your Binz Garage parking will be validated. For your Evaluation appointment, you will be responsible for the cost of your parking. It may cost less to park on the street.

Contact Specific Staff Member

Sherri Kendall, Chief Executive Officer

SherriK@avda-tx.org

Lauren Summerville, Director of Development

LaurenS@avda-tx.org

Tess Gee, Development Associate

TessG@avda-tx.org

Maisha Colter, Director of Legal Advocacy Program

MaishaC@avda-tx.org

Pamela Dickson, Managing Attorney

PamelaD@avda-tx.org

Lourdes Carrillo, Director of Advocacy & Counseling Services

MarialC@avda-tx.org

Chastidy Patterson, Director of BIPP

ChastidyP@avda-tx.org

Carolyn Burks, BIPP Operations Manager

CarolynB@avda-tx.org

Marie Jacinto, Director of Communications

MarieJ@avda-tx.org

Nicole Franklin Jones, Director of Outreach

NicoleF@avda-tx.org