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Outreach and Aftercare
The Aftercare/Outreach Program provides supportive services to former residents of HOPE House as well as victims and survivors of domestic violence who have never been sheltered through FCSS. The Aftercare/Outreach Coordinator works to aid a family in establishing an independent life. The program, along with the shelter, tries to assist a resident in moving independently by providing her with needed referrals, and if eligible, household items and some furniture. Our services provide support long after someone leaves the shelter.
Court Advocacy - Staff can be available for
accompaniment to local court for any case that is directly related to the
issues of
domestic violence.
Supportive Counseling - If you are not longer
living with your abuser, the staff can be available to visit you at your
home, to
discuss problems or concerns you may have living independently.
Transportation - Transportation or referrals for
transportation can be available for court, social services, and mental
health
counseling or other appointments.
Referrals - If you have a concern or need, but
are unsure whom you should contact, you can call the FCSS crisis hotline.
Support Group - Once you leave the shelter, you
are invited to attend a support group for former shelter residents. The
support
groups are also open to any victim of domestic violence living in the service area.
Lee County Outreach Office
The Lee County Outreach Office (LCOO) is available for domestic violence victims who are residents of Lee County. The LCOO can provide temporary shelter services on an emergency basis. If an extended stay is needed, victims can transfer to HOPE House or to another DV program. Supportive services are also available through the Outreach Program.
Shelter Services:
Needs Assessment
Information and
Referral
Safety Planning
Supportive
Counseling
Legal Advocacy
Court
Accompaniment
Arrangement for
Transportation to DV related appointments
Outreach Services:
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Court Advocacy - accompaniment to local court for any case that is directly related to the issues of domestic violence
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Supportive Counseling - Staff are available to visit you at your home, to discuss problems or concerns you may have living independently
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Transportation - Transportation or referrals for transportation can be available for court, social services, and mental health counseling or other appointments
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Referrals - Staff can make referrals to other agencies for services needed, staff will advocate for victim/survivor with other service providers as necessary
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Support Group - Once you leave the shelter, you are invited to attend a support group for former shelter residents. The support groups are also open to any victim of domestic violence living in the service area. Transportation and childcare are available.
DELTA Project
Delta Coordinator - Elizabeth Evans
Phone 276-679-7240
The Delta Coordinator works with existing Domestic Violence Task Forces to enhance Violence prevention efforts. The DC will assist with the implementation of activities by local task forces in providing additional prevention programs and services, assisting with policy development, and identifying protective factors that can help prevent domestic violence in at-risk populations and in the community at large.