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New Directions, The Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County
New Directions, The Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County in Mount Vernon, OH
Domestic Violence Help in Mount Vernon, OH
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Hotline
740-397-4357 740-397-4357 (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
740-397-4357 740-397-4357 -
Text
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Languages Spoken
English -
Last Updated
Sep 4, 2019
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
740-397-1106 -
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 (9)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Food and clothing
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (3)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
Counseling Services (2)
- Peer support groups
- Sexual violence support groups
Support Services (4)
- Goal planning assistance
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Parenting skills training
Children's Services (4)
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
- Teen activity program
- Child abuse services
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (6)
- Women
- Men
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (10)
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Knox County
About New Directions, The Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County
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Website
newdirectionsshelter.org -
Established
January 1, 1983 -
Beds
8 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
Onsite
Description
We provide shelter and advocacy services to all survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Knox County. We offer a variety of trauma informed services that are free and confidential, as well as prevention education to schools and community groups. Reach us at our 24/7 hotline 740-397-HELP (4357).
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State Coalition Member
No
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