Riverside County Coalition For Alternatives To Domestic Violence

Crises Line, Outreach Counseling Services The crises line is the agencys gateway for victims of domestic violence, and others who seek information. It is a safe and confidential way for individuals to ask questions and obtain services. It provides immediate intervention and assistance to domestic violence victims that are in need of shelter, counseling and other services. The staff anf volunteers are trained to assess immediate safety issues, provide information on the violence and address the callers concerns, specific needs, give options and referrals to assist the caller, and identify a plan for what to do next. The crises ine answers over 7,000 calls per year. Crises line cards are available through many agencies, including law enforcement, court system, hospitals, churches, government agencies, community-based organizations and many others. The primary goals of outreach services is to ensure a victims safety, help victims understand the dynamics of dv and assist victims in dealing with their feelings so that they can begin to improve their situation.

Trauma Recovery Supportive Outreach Services Provides supportive services outreach, emergency, and healing intervention to victim/survivors and their families. The focus is to respond to vitimization from crimes and complex trauma from interpersonal violence including domestic violence, sexual assault, family and community violence, sex trafficking, intimate partner stalking and homelessness.