SERVICES
24 Hour Crisis Line
Trained staff is available to support individuals who need immediate help, or need information about available resources.
Shelter
Housing and support services are provided to those experiencing violence in their homes or relationships.
Transitional Living
FRIENDS is able to offer transitional living assistance and programming to a victim and their children. Limited spots are available and length of programming is determined on an individual basis with the minimum commitment of three months.
Advocacy
Advocacy is available for those experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence. Trained advocates offer emotional support and community resources.
Teen Services
Advocacy and Art Therapy services are available at FRIENDS or at the teen’s school.
Support Groups
An adult support group is available every second and fourth Monday of the month. Topics vary weekly.
Legal Assistance
FRIENDS is one of two domestic violence service providers in the state to have a full-time Family Law Attorney and full-time Legal Advocate on staff to assist individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Art Therapy
FRIENDS Art Therapist provides individual art therapy to children and teens who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence.
Prevention Education
Age appropriate curriculum developed for elementary, middle, high school and adult audiences. Interactive activities and videos are utilized to educate and capture the audiences attention.
Social Media & Sexting Intervention Program
A diversion program for teen sexting provided by FRIENDS, Inc.