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ABUSE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SHELTER | DOMESTIC/SEXUAL ASSAULT OUTREACH CENTER

Box 773, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Eligibility

Open by case by case basis

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information

Fees

All services are free and confidential

Service area

Worth County, Iowa
Marshall County, Iowa
Wright County, Iowa
Hardin County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Butler County, Iowa
Hancock County, Iowa
Kossuth County, Iowa
Webster County, Iowa
Tama County, Iowa
Franklin County, Iowa
Grundy County, Iowa
Humboldt County, Iowa
Hamilton County, Iowa
Winnebago County, Iowa
Story County, Iowa
Boone County, Iowa
Greene County, Iowa
Mitchell County, Iowa
Floyd County, Iowa

Description

Provides a crisis-based shelter offering comprehensive support to victims and their children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, and other violent crimes. The shelter operates 24/7 and provides free, confidential services to survivors to regain control of their lives. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, information, education, referrals, counseling/support groups, court advocacy, medical advocacy, transportation, and assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and laundry. Child advocacy and housing location support are also available.


Additionally, the shelter incorporates programs aimed at preventing sexual assault for both adults and children. These programs educate adults on precautions to avoid sexual assault and provide strategies for responding to potential threats, with a focus on vulnerable populations. For children, the shelter offers educational initiatives to help them recognize inappropriate behavior, assert their boundaries, and seek help if approached or assaulted.

Providing organization

DOMESTIC/SEXUAL ASSAULT OUTREACH CENTER

Provides a Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center.