Assistance with orders of protection, advocacy, support, and understanding other legal matters.

"The VAC Therapy Program provides supportive and crisis counseling, as well as mental health therapy specific to victims of crime. These services are implemented through individual, group and family therapies.  Any person who is a victim of a crime, past or present, may be served under at least one of the programs offered through VAC."

"This is achieved by first finding out what the clients’ needs are by completing an assessment. Case Managers then partner with area organizations to get the needs of the clients met. Common needs include securing housing, assisting with getting food and medical benefits, getting children enrolled in school, and taking clients to medical appointments."

"When an individual seeks help they first meet with an advocate who provides supportive counseling, assistance with completing OVS applications, assistance with custody and order of protection petitions, restitution, information and referrals for services, accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and court appearances. When ongoing, long-term, support is necessary the client is referred to an agency case manager for additional support and assistance."

Support services for child victims of abuse and their non-offending families. Services MAY Include - Advocacy, Case Management, Mobile Units, Medical Exams, and Forensic Interviews

Thrift Store with a variety of items available.

"Offered with support from the Volunteer Transportation Center, Getting Ahead is a 16-week workshop series that encourages individuals to investigate poverty in their own lives and in their community. The Getting Ahead material provides "investigators" with the tools and strategies for building resources and working toward a better quality of life. The local Getting Ahead graduate network is actively engaged in community level work. "

"An alternative to incarceration, Bridge offers those in trouble with the law for substance use related crimes an opportunity to get their lives back on track.  Sentenced to Bridge through the court system, participants are provided with encouragement and intensive supportive services, to include case management, coordination of treatment options, advocacy, and participation in peer groups and volunteer activities.  By addressing the underlying substance use disorder behind criminal activity, the Bridge Program not only ensures a more positive result for the individual but avoids the cost of incarceration. "

"Coordinated Entry is a housing program that was implemented under the Points North Housing Coalition to help minimize homelessness. Operated by Jefferson County Department of Social Services and Transitional Living Services, Coordinated Entry is designed to assist people based on vulnerability level, rather than on a first come/first serve basis and set them up with the right services to better their situation in the most efficient manner."