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DOMESTIC ABUSE RESOURCE CENTER | HELPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Helping Services for Youth and Families offers advocacy and crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence. Services include: A 24-hour domestic violence helpline; A 24-hour Domestic Abuse Survivor chat line, which can be reached at https://www.helpingservices.org/chat/; Short-term safe homes and connections to transitional housing services; Advocacy and counseling services; Assistance with protective orders and other court services; Accompaniment to legal and medical appointments; Child advocates and support groups for children who have been exposed to domestic violence; and Provision of basic necessities such as personal care items, clothing, gas or food cards, and comfort items for children.

Location

805 East Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Hours

24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Application process

Call for more information or visit https://www.helpingservices.org/chat/ to chat with an advocate.

Required documents

Eligibility

Victims of domestic violence and their children; serves Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties

Fee

None

Languages

Spanish;Provides Interpreter Services - General

Agency info

HELPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Helping Services for Youth and Families works to end domestic violence and child abuse; build healthy families, friendships, and relationships; and empower people to stop the future misuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.