Alternatives Incorporated Of Madison County

Long-term housing provides opportunities for survivors to move from short-term safety to long-term security and includes on-site transitional housing, scattered-site transitional housing, and rapid rehousing. The program provides individualized case management focused on safety, financial stability, and building essential life skills. Alternatives inc. Assists with living expenses, while survivors save and plan for the future. The housing units are located in madison county. In fiscal year 2025, 49 adults and 93 children were served in the long-term housing program.

Nonresidential services include 24-hour crisis response; on-scene advocacy at hospitals, worksites, and public locations; court and medical appointment accompaniment; protective order filing assistance; danger assessments; safety planning; case management; and continual advocacy and support for survivors not seeking housing. Services are trauma-informed and designed to be mobile and include virtual options to reduce barriers for survivors. Staff also provide specialized training for community partners and participate in awareness and education opportunities with the general public. Certified law enforcement training is provided as part of our coordinated community response to domestic violence. This past year alternatives inc. Provided direct services to 169 unduplicated new survivors through our nonresidential program. Presentations were provided for 393 community members/professionals.