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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.

Physical Address

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.

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

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

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.