Our Services
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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