Temporary shelter, supportive services, group and individual counseling as well
as prevention education are among the emergency assistance programs offered by
the Women's Resource Center.
Founded in 1974 by local citizens concerned about the lack of services for
women
and their children, the Center is a leader in establishing programs for both
victims and perpetrators. Additionally, the center has pioneered the
development
of abuse prevention education materials.
A crisis hotline has been maintained and staffed by trained volunteers and
counselors since the Center's inception. This 24 - hour line provides
around the
clock services to those in life - threatening situations. We also at as
advocates for survivors of sexual assault.
We offer: Individual Counseling; Groups for women in abusive relationships;
Parenting classes; groups for Adults Molested as Children; Sexual Assault
support
groups; groups for Stalking Victims; groups for Children who have witnessed
family violence; and a Family Violence Intervention Program for the batterers.
Women's Resource Center is recognized by community, business and civic leaders;
human care agencies; law enforcement officials; United Way; private funding
services; and, local, State and Federal government representatives as providing
comprehensive, professional, effective services in a fiscally responsible
manner.
