OUR MISSION:
At Alternatives to Family Violence, we believe that education, empowerment
and support are key to breaking the cycle of violence that now affects one
in every four American families. This not-for-profit organization works to
eliminate domestic violence by providing safety and empowerment to those
affected, while promoting non-violence as a social value.
Serving women, children and men from throughout the Denver metropolitan
area, the 21 -year-old organization has helped thousands of people in their
choice to live without violence.
Our programs include: a residential shelter which provides a safe,
transitional home for women and children who are victims of domestic
violence; and a community outreach team that can bring our educational
programs to your school, organization or work place.
SHELTER:
-Safe confidential, A.D.A.-compliant shelter for battered women and their
children
-24-hour Crisis Line including TDD for hearing impaired clients
-Advocacy and referrals to housing, employment and other community resource
providers
-Individual and group counseling for resident women and childrens
-Bilingual assistance
Call (303)289-4441 * 24-hours
COUNSELING:
WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
-Voluntary women's counseling groups and individual counseling sessions
-Court-ordered women's groups
-Group and individual counseling for children and adolescents up to age 18
-Victim advocacy
MEN'S PROGRAMS
-24-hour on-call counseling for abusive men seeking help
-Court-ordered men's treatment groups
-Victim advocacy
OUTREACH:
Domestic violence education and prevention services for schools, social
groups, service agencies and employers
Call (303) 289-4473 for information on counseling or outreach programs.
HOW TO HELP:
Call (303) 289-4441 for any volunteer program
Volunteers are an essential part of our agency's survival . All it takes
to be one of these special people is willingness to share your time and
talents. We have an ongoing need for volunteers in the following areas:
Residential Shelter
Children's Services
Crisis Line
Bilingual Services
Donation mgt.
Transportation
Clerical Support
Board of Directors
ADOPT A PROJECT:
Put your skills to work for Alternatives with a tax-deductible donation of
services. Help take on one of the projects below, or create your own.
Storage location
Renovation and redecoration
Yard work
Snow removal
Plumbing
Carpentry
Automotive repair
Seasonal cleaning and painting
Transportation of clients and their property
Massage therapy for clients
Appliance repair
FULFILLING OUR WISH LIST:
Alternatives furnishes food, clothing and other essentials to women and
children in our residential shelter. Donations of personal and
facility-supporting items are always needed.
Socks/Underwear
Coats/hats/gloves
Shoes/Boots
Career clothing
Personal care items
Black hair care products
Baby food/formula
Strollers/car seats
Cribs/play pens
O-T-C medicines
DIshes
Luggage/Duffels
TP/ Paper towels
Cleaning supplies
alarm clocks
Linen/towels
Blankets/pillows
Office/School supplies
Dolls of varying ethnicity
