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Hotline
828-228-1787 828-228-1787 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
828-322-1400 828-322-1400 -
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Languages Spoken
English -
Last Updated
Jul 11, 2024
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
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Email
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Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Emergency Services (12)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (6)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Legal resource planning
- In-shelter financial aid
Counseling Services (8)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Sexual violence support groups
- Incest counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Counseling for batterers
Housing Services (2)
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (7)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Onsite mental health services
Children's Services (4)
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
- Teen activity program
Community Educational Services (1)
- Domestic violence workshops
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Men
- Non-Binary
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (10)
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
About First Step Domestic Violence Program
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Website
www.fgcservices.com -
Established
1981 -
Beds
26 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
45 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
No pet accommodations
Description
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State Coalition Member
Yes
