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Our Services |
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24 Hour Crisis Hotline |
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Call 376-HELP
(376-4357) anytime. |
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| The Crisis Hotline accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, and we also accept collect calls. Trained crisis counselors provide survivors with confidential
crisis counseling, crisis intervention services, and information and
referrals to appropriate community resources. |
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In 2009, 317 crisis responses were provided through our 24 Hour
Crisis Hotline. |
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Safe Dwelling |
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| Victims of domestic violence and their children are
provided with temporary, emergency shelter at a confidential location. While
in the Safe Dwelling, victims receive counseling, legal and personal
advocacy, information and referrals and awareness education. |
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| Our Safe Dwelling can accommodate up to 8 individuals, and
includes a newly designed recreational room for children and also a nursery. The dwelling also has a spacious
kitchen, dining
room, comfortable living room with cable television, and state-of-the-art security system. |
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In 2009, 406 protected nights were
provided to 19 adults and 12 children. |
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Medical Crisis Intervention |
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| Advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week
to provide crisis intervention to victims. An advocate will accompany the
survivor to the hospital to be examined. Advocates provide the victim with
emotional support as well as information. |
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Crisis Therapy |
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| A licensed therapist is available to provide crisis
therapy at no charge to victims of domestic violence, rape, incest, stalking, and sexual
assault/abuse and their children. |
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Supportive Counseling |
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| Supportive counseling is provided to help
victims discuss
feelings relating to the domestic violence and/or sexual assault/abuse and
to also help them identify their personal strengths, and redevelop feelings
of self-worth. Secondary victims such as parents, family and spouses may
also receive supportive counseling which provides them with an outlet to
verbalize their feelings. Education about the cycle of domestic violence
and/or sexual assault/abuse is discussed with victims and their children.
Supportive Counseling is offered in a private, comfortable setting. |
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Support Groups |
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| Support Group meetings are held to help victims
understand and cope with the dynamics of domestic violence and the emotions
relating to sexual assault/abuse. Support Group meetings are held in a
confidential location. |
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Legal System and Personal Advocacy |
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| Advocates are available to link victims to legal resources relating to domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse
(an example being Legal Aid of Mid-New York.) Advocates can accompany
victims to court, the District
Attorney’s office, law enforcement agencies, the hospital, and assist
victims in obtaining orders of protection. Advocates also assist victims and their
children in obtaining services from other human service agencies. |
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Information and Referrals |
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| Individuals are provided with information and referrals to
valuable resources available in the community. |
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