The Center provides the following comprehensive services: Crisis Intervention – 24/hour, seven day a week crisis hotline offers immediate intervention, safety planning, information and referral; Emergency Shelter - for survivors that need a safe place to stay; Counseling/Follow-up Services – victim centered emotional support; Group Counseling – opportunities to share experiences and knowledge with peers; Children’s Services - The Center provides individual and group counseling, advocacy and support for children; Advocacy – individual and systems advocacy to provide referrals and to positively change the practices and policies of agencies that interact with victims; Assistance – facilitate access to housing, employment, economic, medical, educational and social service resources; Legal Advocacy - assistance with Orders of Protection, Victim’s Rights, Crime Victim Compensation and Automated Victim Notification; and, Transportation – obtaining transportation for various needs. Community Outreach and Professional Education: Brochures about domestic violence, services available and victim’s rights are continually updated and distributed throughout the service area. Staff gives informational presentations about domestic violence, services available and how to access these services to diverse community, civic, educational and professional groups.
