​Crisis counseling are designed to provide survivors with the tools to empower themselves to increase their safety and lead lives free from violence.

walk-ins are welcomed 

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how counseling will help you

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• Crisis Counseling is for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault or non-offending family and friends of the survivor.
  • Counselors provide crisis intervention and supportive services to survivors.
  • Counselors assist with safety planning, connecting survivors to resources, and other support based on individual needs. 

• Survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault may become involved with the criminal justice system, or with family law court in divorce/custody matters, child protection proceedings, or personal protection order cases. The legal system can be difficult to understand and can feel threatening and unfriendly at times. Victim Advocates are available to provide the following services:

• Advocacy and communication on behalf of survivors
• Accompaniment and support at court
• Assistance with applying for Crime Victim Compensation
• Assistance with preparing, filing, serving and maintaining personal protection orders
• Do-it-yourself divorce workshops for survivors
• Referrals to attorneys for direct legal representation​