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Offers a support group for men and women wounded by religious and institutional authority figures. The program offers support in person (via monthly self-help group meetings), over the phone, online and at national meetings.

Des Moines Contacts

Contact: Paul A. Koeniguer
Phone: 515-865-9673
Email: [email protected]

Contact: John S. Chambers
Phone: 515-277-8436
Email: [email protected]

Support Group Meetings: Please contact any of the above for place and times of local meetings.

Counseling can help strengthen your family, develop your relationships and prevent small problems from getting out of control. Individual, family and group therapists assess and treat everything from everyday stress to chronic mental health disorders.

Outpatient substance use disorder services are available for persons who have used drugs or alcohol or have been diagnosed as chemically dependent, if they can be treated in the community.

Specialized treatment services and groups include:
--Severe and persistent mental illness
--Depression and mood disorder
--Urgent outpatient mental health care
--Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
--Counseling for sex offenders
--Treatment for children with sexual behavior problems
--Sexual abuse support groups
--Substance use disorder
--Adolescent decision-making groups
--Post-adoption issues
--Pregnancy- and parenting-related issues
--Coping Skills Groups

Categories

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Sex Offender Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Offers a crisis line for families and survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse or any other violent crime. A specially trained advocate will answer the crisis line and assist in any matter pertaining to sexual abuse, domestic abuse, or any other violent crime by listening and providing information, support and referrals. The crisis line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Provides emotional support, individual counseling, support groups and therapy. Offers support and information for significant others, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, children's individual and group counseling, sheltering and housing services, along with general advocacy to help all community systems enhance their response to domestic abuse, sexual abuse or any other violent crime victims.

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Sexual Assault Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
24 hour crisis line staffed by staff and trained volunteers who provide immediate access to crisis counseling and information and referral services to victims and secondary others of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Protection order application assistance and criminal justice legal advocacy.

Domestic violence and sexual trauma support groups.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Women's Support Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
For individuals (men/women) who are convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault within the Sixth Judicial District. Programming includes an intake/orientation session followed by group attendance. There is an alternative program for people with severe mental disorders, medical concerns, or other uncommon factors which require individualized services. Those appropriate for this group include: Court ordered clients, referrals from DHS and those who volunteer.

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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence. Services include shelters for those affected by domestic violence and outreach services. Shelter location is confidential and not available to the general public. Outreach Services include counseling, court assistance, and public education and presentations. Services also include support groups for victims and survivors in Polk and Warren Counties, and child advocacy services in Polk and Warren Counties.

Crisis Line is answered by a trained domestic violence advocate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Victims of domestic violence or their friends and family members can receive counseling, information, and education about domestic abuse issues.

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Counseling can help strengthen your family, develop your relationships and prevent small problems from getting out of control. Individual, family and group therapists assess and treat everything from everyday stress to chronic mental health disorders.

Outpatient substance use disorder services are available for persons who have used drugs or alcohol or have been diagnosed as chemically dependent, if they can be treated in the community.

Specialized treatment services and groups include:
--Severe and persistent mental illness
--Depression and mood disorder
--Urgent outpatient mental health care
--Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
--Counseling for sex offenders
--Treatment for children with sexual behavior problems
--Sexual abuse support groups
--Substance use disorder
--Adolescent decision-making groups
--Post-adoption issues
--Pregnancy- and parenting-related issues
--Coping Skills Groups

Categories

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Sex Offender Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Domestic abuse services including classes for both men and women and support groups.

Categories

Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Crisis line available 24 hours.

Advocacy for individuals.

Support groups for adults and children. Adult classes offered in English and Spanish.

Shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Criminal and civil justice and legal advocacy.

Protection order application assistance.

Referrals to community supports.

Community education regarding domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and healthy relationships.

Categories

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters

Comprehensive services for individuals and families include:
-- 24/7 Crisis Line
-- Advocacy
-- Community education
-- Crisis counseling
-- Safe Haven concealed emergency shelter
-- Therapy
-- Support groups for women and men

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Counseling and support groups for victims of sexual assault.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Abuse Counseling

24 hour emergency shelter and crisis line for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Confidential services include; legal advocacy, individual counseling, housing & economic advocacy, medical advocacy, assistance with protection orders, educational support groups, group counseling, clinical counseling, community outreach and awareness. Call the crisis line for a group intake.

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Human Trafficking Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Human Trafficking Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Counseling
Human Trafficking Shelters
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Abuse Counseling
Services range from crisis intervention counseling, legal, medical and/or personal advocacy, safe shelter and safety planning, transitional and emergency housing, community education and outreach. CIAC staff and volunteers will travel to meet victims in order to accommodate their needs. Advocacy is provided with landlords, schools, employers, and other professionals to secure their rights, stop eviction or utility shut off and/or safety. All services are free, voluntary, confidential and available to all without discrimination.

Categories

Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Abuse Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Crisis line available 24 hours.

Advocacy for individuals.

Support groups for adults and children. Adult classes offered in English and Spanish.

Shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Criminal and civil justice and legal advocacy.

Protection order application assistance.

Referrals to community supports.

Community education regarding domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and healthy relationships.

Categories

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Services for domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking clients include:
--24 hour emergency and support services for victims of family violence and sexual assault
Shelter
--Emergency and support transportation
--Medical assistance
--Food and clothing
--Court support and advocacy

Support groups:
--Adult Violence Survivor Support Group in English and Spanish
--Children's and Adolescent Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Support

Categories

Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Dating Violence Prevention
Counseling can help strengthen your family, develop your relationships and prevent small problems from getting out of control. Individual, family and group therapists assess and treat everything from everyday stress to chronic mental health disorders.

Outpatient substance use disorder services are available for persons who have used drugs or alcohol or have been diagnosed as chemically dependent, if they can be treated in the community.

Specialized treatment services and groups include:
--Severe and persistent mental illness
--Depression and mood disorder
--Urgent outpatient mental health care
--Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
--Counseling for sex offenders
--Treatment for children with sexual behavior problems
--Sexual abuse support groups
--Substance use disorder
--Adolescent decision-making groups
--Post-adoption issues
--Pregnancy- and parenting-related issues
--Coping Skills Groups

Categories

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Sex Offender Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
For individuals (men/women) who are convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault within the Sixth Judicial District. Programming includes an intake/orientation session followed by group attendance. There is an alternative program for people with severe mental disorders, medical concerns, or other uncommon factors which require individualized services. Those appropriate for this group include: Court ordered clients, referrals from DHS and those who volunteer.

Categories

Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
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.

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Domestic Violence Shelters
Temporary Restraining Orders
Safe Houses
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
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.

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Domestic Violence Shelters
Temporary Restraining Orders
Safe Houses
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Counseling can help strengthen your family, develop your relationships and prevent small problems from getting out of control. Individual, family and group therapists assess and treat everything from everyday stress to chronic mental health disorders.

Outpatient substance use disorder services are available for persons who have used drugs or alcohol or have been diagnosed as chemically dependent, if they can be treated in the community.

Specialized treatment services and groups include:
--Severe and persistent mental illness
--Depression and mood disorder
--Urgent outpatient mental health care
--Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
--Counseling for sex offenders
--Treatment for children with sexual behavior problems
--Sexual abuse support groups
--Substance use disorder
--Adolescent decision-making groups
--Post-adoption issues
--Pregnancy- and parenting-related issues
--Coping Skills Groups

Categories

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Sex Offender Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Offers free support groups to survivors of domestic violence and their children during a 10-week session utilizing a research-based model to help enhance life after domestic violence. Parents and caregivers attend free weekly classes, while their children also attend classes to engage in interactive activities that are proven to help them process and heal from past trauma.

Transportation is provided for those in need.

Categories

Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Counseling can help strengthen your family, develop your relationships and prevent small problems from getting out of control. Individual, family and group therapists assess and treat everything from everyday stress to chronic mental health disorders.

Outpatient substance use disorder services are available for persons who have used drugs or alcohol or have been diagnosed as chemically dependent, if they can be treated in the community.

Specialized treatment services and groups include:
--Severe and persistent mental illness
--Depression and mood disorder
--Urgent outpatient mental health care
--Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
--Counseling for sex offenders
--Treatment for children with sexual behavior problems
--Sexual abuse support groups
--Substance use disorder
--Adolescent decision-making groups
--Post-adoption issues
--Pregnancy- and parenting-related issues
--Coping Skills Groups

Categories

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Sex Offender Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Provides support groups for person of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Services for victims of domestic assault, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

Crisis counseling, 24 hour hotline, safe shelter, and support groups.

Support services include financial assistance and advocacy.

Prevention and education materials.

Children's program, including information on bullying and a support group.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Bullying Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
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.

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Domestic Violence Shelters
Temporary Restraining Orders
Safe Houses
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence