How
Can We Help You?
24-HOUR
HOTLINE -
Help is only a phone call away. Hotline workers provide information
about your choices and are able to provide information on emergency
housing, medical care and legal choices. If you simply need to talk,
they will listen. Provides support, information and referral to
other community services.
SHELTER
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A safe place for battered women and their children if you feel you
have to leave your home. Counseling for you and your children is
available in the shelter.
COUNSELING
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Individual options and safety counseling and support groups for
survivors and support persons.
ADVOCACY/ACCOMPANIMENT
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Family Services' staff are available to assist persons who are seeking
protection from abuse orders or support during court hearings. Other
program workers provide assistance for welfare and medical matters.
Legal advocacy staff are not attorneys and cannot provide legal
advice or referrals to specific attorneys. Services may be accessed
during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please call 814-693-0130.
COMMUNITY
AND STUDENT AWARENESS PROGRAM -
Educational presentations about domestic violence and teen dating
violence.
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