Crisis Support & Advocacy
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READY TO HELP
Crisis Support & Advocacy
This is your journey, we're ready to walk beside you.
We Are Here For You
Our crisis line advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, for support when you need it. We want you to know, we are here and ready to help. Our trained, compassionate bilingual advocates help domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse victims explore the range of options and resources available while seeking a path to safety.
We will work with your schedule to meet, go over your needs, and explain our services. Our advocates are focused on your safety and will meet with you via chat, phone, text, or video call. Or, you can visit with an advocate at our office.
We tailor our support to meet your needs.
All services are kept confidential and there are no fees for any services.
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Helping you to plan for your safety
- Information about abuse and its impact on survivors
- Helping you to access housing, counseling, legal, basic needs, and other services
- Connecting you to community resources like child care, substance abuse counseling, financial support, and social programs
- Financial education and planning
- Assistance with other individualized needs
- Coaching to identify supportive people in your life
- Responding to domestic violence incidents at the request of law enforcement
- Responding to requests for advocacy by survivors at Barton Hospital
- Accompanying you to medical exams, court hearings, appointments, and other services
There are Many Ways to Plan for Your Safety
If you’re in an abusive relationship, having a safety plan can be crucial to your well-being. Whether you plan to remain in the relationship or are preparing to leave, there are steps you can take to plan for your safety. Our advocates are available to help you develop an individualized Safety Plan today.
Our advocates can help to provide an understanding of the safety and healing process and most importantly making sure your needs are met and communicated to all parties involved. We are here to make sure you are comfortable and supported throughout the entire journey, from beginning to end.