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24-Hour Helpline & Crisis Intervention
If you are in need of help, please call our 24-hour crisis helpline. The helpline provides an immediate response for victims that is free of charge, confidential, non-judgmental and bilingual (English and Spanish). (970) 925-SAFE (7233)
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Community & School Based & Education Programs
Presentations for the public, schools, civic and service groups to raise awareness of domestic and sexual abuse, healthy relationships, gender stereotypes, and media
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Housing for Survivors
Short-term emergency shelter, transitional housing and long term rental assistance may be available.
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Health & Medical Accompaniment
Accompaniment for a victim to the doctor, hospital or “SANE” (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exam.
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Court Accompaniment & Legal Advocacy
Civil and criminal justice support including Legal Aid referrals, Family Legal Aid, court accompaniment, civil protection orders assistance, and support in navigating the legal system and attaining Crime Victim’s Compensation.
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Immigration Assistance for Survivors
Referrals for legal assistance, information about the process and options, and support in navigating immigration options for survivors.
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Individual Support & Advocacy
Culturally inclusive and competent advocacy for survivors and their family. We can help with crisis intervention, information, resources, referrals and safety planning.…
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Referrals to Other Community Resources
Referrals to therapeutic counseling, legal services, housing, medical care, financial assistance, and other local resources.…
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Sexual Harassment Assistance
Free and confidential services, which include individual support, advocacy and referrals to other agencies and resources. Assisting teachers, employers, survivors and workers in creating change in the workplace and school environments and in better responding to sexual harassment.…
Safety & Empowerment
Get Help
If you are in crisis, need support, or more information, you can get immediate help by calling our 24/7 crisis helpline: (970) 925-SAFE (7233). For additional support and general questions call our office at (970) 920-5357Learn More
Give Help
Want to help us end domestic and sexual abuse in our community? Your donation of time, expertise and/or money will change lives. Learn More
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Domestic and sexual abuse happens more than you think. Learn more about recognizing the signs and the about the work being done in our community to combat these problems.Learn More
Response Helps
Watch this video to find out how Response is working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse.Watch NowUpdates
Thank you to APCHA for bringing our proposal to the board last night and a very fruitful discussion about housing challenges.
APCHA debates priority housing for survivors of domestic violence
www.aspentimes.com
The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority Board of Directors debated a proposal Wednesday night to implement a limited priority system for victims of domestic violence in more urgent need ofWe know its confusing – December 3rd is Giving Tuesday nationwide but December 10th is Colorado Gives Day...what is a dedicated donor to do?! Of course we are grateful for all donations to support Response on any day of the year. However we will get the most BANG from your BUCK on Colorado Gives Day (12/10) when our board will double your gift up to $5,000 AND it will also be boosted by a proportionate portion of the $1.5 million GO Gives Day Incentive Fund.
So – if you want to join the philanthropic fun on Giving Tuesday – schedule your gift for Colorado Gives Day!
Response: Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
www.coloradogives.org
RESPONSE serves Pitkin and Western Eagle County. The only local agency providing: 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, legal and medical advocacy, assistance with protection orders and victim's comp., referrals for immigration assistance, education about domestic violence and sexual assaultThank you Aspen Times for this great story on Response's Housing for Survivors Program!
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon all that we are grateful for. At Response, we are thankful for your ongoing support. This year you have enabled us to:
-Work with over 140 new survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
-Help 32 clients & 32 children with emergency, transitional and long term housing
-Answer 222 calls to our 24-hour crisis helpline.
-Train 18 new volunteer advocates to assist with our crisis helpline.
-Teach 30+ healthy relationship and violence prevention classes in local schools.
We cannot do this work without your help. Please consider a donation online today so that we can always be there for survivors – at any time of year - at www.responsehelps.org/donate
Call your Senators and urge them to support S. 2843, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act of 2019. Read more about this by clicking nnedv.org/latest_update/nnedv-supports-new-bill-reauthorize-violence-women-act/?fbclid=IwAR05vxs1...
