Safety alert:Computer
use can be monitored and is impossible to completely
clear. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer,
call your local hotline and/or call the National Domestic
Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. If you are at a safer
computer, click here to read more...ANDHERE to make a Safety Plan!
Supporting
Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
24-Hour Assistance
Spring 2010 - Volunteer Advocate Training - Want to join our award-winning team of advocates,
or just want to
learn more? Call Karen at 264-9075 to get more information and
training dates.
We pay small stipends for weekend and holiday shifts.
W.I.S.E. Women Support Group, Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6pm to 7:30pm - Women In Support
of Each Other meets twice per month to learn
how to have healthy, caring relationships; improve self-esteem;
learn new communication skills; and provide and receive support
from other WISE women. Group facilitated by Codie Wilson, LPC.
FREE dinner provided by Loaves & Fishes. Call ACVAP at 264-9075
for location.
Expressious Children's Group, meets at the same time as WISE Women (above) - Lots of fun
with crafts, games, and activities! Group facilitated
by Debra Ewing, Child Specialist.
FREE dinner provided by
Loaves & Fishes.
Call 970-264-9075 for more information about any of the above events.
You do not have to go through
this alone. Reach out for help to a minister, counselor
or ACVAP. Talking with a victim advocate can help
you understand your feelings.
NO ONE deserves to be abused or assaulted. You did
nothing to deserve abuse. You are a victim of a violent
crime. You need not feel ashamed, guilty or embarrassed
to ask for support.
The Archuleta
County Victim Assistance Program (ACVAP) is a private
nonprofit organization. Our primary mission is to assist
victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. We
work to ensure victims rights are exercised and needs
met.
Through the support of grants,
donations, fund-raising efforts and volunteers ACVAP
provides the following services:
Immediate crisis intervention available
24 hours a day by an advocate trained to listen and
provide support. After hours phone number is 264-2131.
Court Advocate to explain the criminal
justice system and assist with civil restraining
orders.
Emergency transportation to safe
shelter. Shelter provided by the SW Safehouse.
Advocates to assist with other
community agencies and supportive organizations.
Information and referrals.
Speakers and trainers to provide
community education.
If you or
someone you care about has suffered from Domestic
Violence
and/or Sexual Assault,
call Archuleta County Victim Assistance Program
at
264-9075 or 264-2131.
We do not
discriminate against those with disabilities, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age
or income level.
