Supportive Services and Advocacy
Victim Advocacy:
Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking need to know their rights and not only what services are offered within our community, but also what will be expected. The steps through the system (law enforcement, judicial, legal, social services, health care, housing, etc.) can be overwhelming. Advocates assess each victim’s needs and offer appropriate referrals to community resources. We assist victims when accessing other state and federal victim programs including victim notification, victim’s compensation, confidential address program, legal assistance, and services for battered immigrant women.
Legal Advocacy:
An essential component of society’s judicial system is victim protection. We provide legal and court advocacy to victims, including restraining order assistance. Advocates accompany victims as they go through the judicial system during interviews, preliminaries, trials, and other court hearings, including during and after the decision of the judge or jury.
Advocates do not represent the victim legally, but act as a support person.
Safe Housing:
A domestic violence/sexual assault shelter is the safest choice for emotional support and to access assistance within the legal and social service system. CSC provides a safe, homelike atmosphere free of charge. Shelter is more than a warm place to stay and eat meals. Shelter is a combination of a safe home and supportive services provided in the context of a respectful and flexible relationship. The ultimate result--women feeling that they have the ability to get back on their feet while breaking the cycle of violence for themselves and their children.
Professional Counseling Services:
The counseling journey is exhilarating but may be marked with challenges. Change is often difficult for all of us but can be accomplished if and when we are ready to create change. With unconditional positive regard and respect for individual circumstances, clients are supported as they examine the way they think, feel, and behave. Personal perspectives are explored and valued as you are the expert in your own life. The journey of counseling is your own and may be used by you to enhance your quality of life. Professional counseling services are free of charge and offered to individuals, couples, and families.
Melainya Ryan, LCPC
Counselor & Program Coordinator
Valerie Coulter, SWLC, MSW
Victim Services Coordinator
Victim Advocacy:
Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking need to know their rights and not only what services are offered within our community, but also what will be expected. The steps through the system (law enforcement, judicial, legal, social services, health care, housing, etc.) can be overwhelming. Advocates assess each victim’s needs and offer appropriate referrals to community resources. We assist victims when accessing other state and federal victim programs including victim notification, victim’s compensation, confidential address program, legal assistance, and services for battered immigrant women.
Legal Advocacy:
An essential component of society’s judicial system is victim protection. We provide legal and court advocacy to victims, including restraining order assistance. Advocates accompany victims as they go through the judicial system during interviews, preliminaries, trials, and other court hearings, including during and after the decision of the judge or jury.
Advocates do not represent the victim legally, but act as a support person.
Safe Housing:
A domestic violence/sexual assault shelter is the safest choice for emotional support and to access assistance within the legal and social service system. CSC provides a safe, homelike atmosphere free of charge. Shelter is more than a warm place to stay and eat meals. Shelter is a combination of a safe home and supportive services provided in the context of a respectful and flexible relationship. The ultimate result--women feeling that they have the ability to get back on their feet while breaking the cycle of violence for themselves and their children.
Professional Counseling Services:
The counseling journey is exhilarating but may be marked with challenges. Change is often difficult for all of us but can be accomplished if and when we are ready to create change. With unconditional positive regard and respect for individual circumstances, clients are supported as they examine the way they think, feel, and behave. Personal perspectives are explored and valued as you are the expert in your own life. The journey of counseling is your own and may be used by you to enhance your quality of life. Professional counseling services are free of charge and offered to individuals, couples, and families.
Melainya Ryan, LCPC
Counselor & Program Coordinator
Valerie Coulter, SWLC, MSW
Victim Services Coordinator
Other Services:
CSC has trained staff who can assist individuals filling out paperwork for the following:
Yellow words are linked to the forms.
CHILD SUPPORT PAPERWORK
PARENTING PLANS
DIVORCE PAPERWORK
TPO’S, OOP’S, AND NO CONTACT ORDERS
(Temporary Restraining orders, Orders of Protection, etc.)
LIEAP:
Energy assistance
SNAP:
Supplemental nutritional assistance program,
commonly known as food stamps
TANF:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
CSC has trained staff who can assist individuals filling out paperwork for the following:
Yellow words are linked to the forms.
CHILD SUPPORT PAPERWORK
PARENTING PLANS
DIVORCE PAPERWORK
TPO’S, OOP’S, AND NO CONTACT ORDERS
(Temporary Restraining orders, Orders of Protection, etc.)
LIEAP:
Energy assistance
SNAP:
Supplemental nutritional assistance program,
commonly known as food stamps
TANF:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
