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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.…
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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
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Response Helps
Watch this video to find out how Response is working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse.Watch NowUpdates
CO Attorney General Phil Weiser is standing up campus sexual assault victims.
coag.gov
June 4, 2020 (DENVER, Colo.)—Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit defending our institutions of higher education from the U.S. Department of Education’s rollback of sex assault policies which will weaken […]
Thank you Aspen Times for this article on our new online peer support group. Please reach out if you are a survivor and would like to join. admin@responsehelps.org
Response launches support group for domestic violence and sexual assault victims
www.aspentimes.com
Starting Wednesday, the local nonprofit Response will begin hosting a bi-monthly online support group for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It’s the first time the Aspen-area groupResponse is hosting a bi-monthly online support group for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The intention of the group is to serve as a safe space for survivors to share, be seen in their experience, and receive support. Anyone who is currently or has previously experienced domestic or sexual abuse is welcome. The first meeting will be held online June 24th at 6:30 pm and will continue every other Wednesday thereafter. Please email admin@responsehelps.org or call 970–920-5357 for more information and to sign up.
Domestic abuse that increased during lockdown can continue even after a survivor gets away....
Domestic Abuse Can Escalate In Pandemic And Continue Even If You Get Away
www.npr.org
Loosened quarantine restrictions have given some people an opportunity to flee violence at home, but cyberstalking and high unemployment have also made it harder to completely escape after moving out.