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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
Program reports that it provides residential facility for people to live temporarily. Click on program listing for information on maximum length of stay.
Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Program reports that it is solely focused on providing services for victims of domestic violence.
Focused
Program
Focused Program
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Profile
Strength 59%
Strength 59%
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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 -
Languages Spoken
English - *Collect calls accepted
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
740-397-1106 -
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
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Services
Emergency Services (8)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (3)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
Counseling Services (1)
- Peer support groups
Support Services (3)
- Goal planning assistance
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (3)
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
- Teen activity program
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- 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
Housing in outdoor kennel Yes
Description
We provide free and confidential services to all victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The shelter is a non-disclosed location, but walk-ins are welcome at New Directions' administrative offices, M-F 9am to 5pm, 110 E. Gambier Street, Mount Vernon. Call 740-397-HELP(4357) at any time.
