Hartford Interval House Inc

Advocacy/outreach programs - provides certified crisis counselors to guide victims of domestic violence through the legal system in both criminal and civil matters stemming from abuse cases. Advocates are located in the courthouses used by the 24 towns interval house serves. Advocates help victims understand the judicial process, aid in evaluating their situation and determining their particular needs, most importantly including safety planning. Advocates also help victims develop a plan for moving forward with their lives and accessing additional resources necessary to accomplish their goals. One-on-one crisis counseling is provided to victims and their children. These programs also include the operation of a 24/7 hotline and the statewide 24-hour spanish crisis hotline.

Volunteer / community education program: community education- the mission of interval house is to prevent and end domestic violence. A key component is the community education and public relations program which provides both information and education about domestic violence and interval house to the 24 towns served. The program also builds and maintains positive relationships within our community and within our catchment area. Efforts are continually made to reach into the community through the use of both staff and volunteers working with schools, civic groups, the faith community and professional organizations to raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact on our society. Volunteer program - at interval house, we respect and rely on the work of our volunteers. We have an active and varied group of volunteers in the community that provide both direct and non-direct services to the agency. All direct service volunteers, those who have contact with clients, are required to undergo an intense 20 hour training on domestic violence and are certified as domestic violence counselors. Volunteers in non-direct services assist in the daily clerical, maintenance, and special event activities that do not require contact with our clients.

Satellite offices - currently located in manchester, this satellite office offers both one on one and women's group counseling sessions, as well as children's groups and a 24-hour hotline. Domestic violence outreach team - a unique program housed at the manchester police department that partners an interval house advocate with a manchester police officer.