Domestic violence

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Response Inc.

Address:  PO Box 287,  Woodstock, VA 22664   

Phone:  (540) 459-5161

 

Summary of Services:  Response Inc. is a community organization that provides support services, outreach and advocacy to victims of sexual and domestic violence.  Response Inc. provides immediate and short-term shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness.  Support groups, parenting education and court advocacy services are also available.  Additionally, Response offers a 24-hour hotline to offer crisis intervention, safety planning, along with information and referral to those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse.

 

Schedule:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (office hours)

 

Cost:  All services are free and confidential

 

Website:  http://www.shenandoahcountyresponse.org/default.htm

Tags: shelter, domestic violence, support group, parent education, advocacy

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Choices of Page County

Location:  216 W. Main St.,  Luray, VA 22835

 

Phone:  (540) 743-4414

Summary of Services:  Choices of Page County provides shelter and support to victims of sexual assault of domestic violence.  In addition to shelter, Choices also provides support in the form of legal advocacy, support groups, community education, and more.  A 24 hour hotline offers a trained volunteer or staff member to assist persons in need.  In addition to support services and shelter, Choices also provides community referrals and information to clients about services that are most appropriate for them.

 

Schedule:  24 hours a day, 7 days a week

 

Cost:  All services are free and confidential

 

Website:  http://choicesofpagecounty.org/

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The Health Place

Location:  294 East Main St.,  Stanley, VA  22851

Phone:  (540)568-1735 for appointment

Summary of Services:  The Health Place provides interdisciplinary health outreach services in partnership with the community.  Individual programs under the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services umbrella at James Madison University collaborate to offer new and innovative services to the area, in a way that is affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community.  The Health Place also acts as a learning facility, putting JMU students in partnerships with community agencies and residents to assess and meet local health needs.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Varies by program.

Website:  http://www.iihhs.jmu.edu/healthplace/

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Valley Hope Counseling Center

 

Location:  20 Stoneridge Dr., Ste 202,  Waynesboro, VA 22980

 

Phone:  (540) 941-8933

 

Summary of Services:  Valley Hope Counseling Center is a United Way agency that offers low-fee counseling services to the residents of Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County.  Counseling is available at several different levels to address a variety of topics such as substance abuse issues, domestic violence, anger management, grief, and more.  Counseling is available to children and adults in group or individual settings.  Family and couples counseling is also available.

 

Schedule:  Counseling services are available Monday through Thursday by appointment only.

 

Cost:  Valley Hope Counseling Center offers a sliding fee scale to persons seeking their services based on family income, and number of dependents.

 

Website:  http://valleyhopecc.org/vhcc_location.html

Tags: counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, group counseling, substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management, grief counseling

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First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence

Location:                       129 Franklin St., Harrisonburg, VA  22801

 

Phone:                           (540)434-0295  or  (866)233-9169 (toll free)

 Summary of Services:   First Step offers services to persons who are dealing with domestic violence including shelter to all persons (regardless of gender) who are fleeing domestic violence.  First Step also provides space to homeless women and children when available.  Community support groups, counseling for children and adults, and case management services are available to help clients transition into an abuse free life.

 Schedule:                       Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Note: First Step has a trained staff member on-site 24 hours, 7 days a week to assist victims of domestic violence who are in crisis.

 

Cost:                               All services are free and confidential.

 

Website:                        http://firststepva.com/v.php?pg=2