Victims' Intervention Program offers the following services to
victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- 24 Hour Crisis Hotline - 570-253-4401 or 1-800-698-4VIP.
We operate a crisis hotline 365 days a year for victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault where people can get the information they
need or speak to caring individuals trained in crisis intervention.
- Crisis, Individual, and Group Counseling - Our
confidential counseling services are provided in a safe, and comfortable
place where you are in charge of your life decisions. Our counselors
provide support, help you explore options, and help you cope with
whatever you are going through.
- Counseling in Schools - For your convenience, our
counselors also have the ability to meet with student clients during the
school day at their own school.
- Weekly Support Groups - We offer weekly support groups
for survivors who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual
assault.
- Emergency Shelter Assistance - We can help you locate a
shelter with available space. Just give us a call at any time of day or
night and we'll help you start on your new path.
- Legal Advocacy - We work with survivors to assist them
with protective orders (PFA's), victim compensation, and general
assistance to navigate the legal system.
- Accompaniment to: Court, Legal Aid, Police, Hospitals, and
Social Service Agencies
- Community Outreach and Education - Our Community
Educators work throughout the community to educate individuals,
businesses, hospitals, and schools about issues relating to domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and about our agency.
- Information & Referral - Anyone who calls for our
services is welcome to ask us to assist them in getting the community
resource information appropriate for their individual needs.
- Food Pantry - Community members are eligible to
access our county's food pantry once a month. Call us for details, some
restrictions apply.
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