Youth Advocacy | New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center
New DirectionsYouth Advocates provide advocacy for youth who have witnessed violence or experienced domestic or sexual violence, whether they are staying in our shelter or living in the community. Individual support, guidance, and advocacy available.
Data provided by
211 Pathways
Physical Address
212 North Main Street, Administrative Offices, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Hours
24/7.
Voice
Application process
Call 740-397-HELP (4357) 24/7. Text 740-397-HELP (4357). Chat online at https://www.resourceconnect.com/newdirections/chat. Submit a message by visiting https://www.newdirectionsknox.org/contact. An advocate will respond by phone or email.
Fee
Free and Confidential.
Eligibility
New Directions youth advocacy services are available to children and teens who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, teen dating violence or other forms of trauma. Services are open to youth, whether they are staying in our shelter, living in the community or connected through schools or partner agencies. All youth advocacy services are free, confidential and voluntary.
Languages
New Directions is committed to ensuring language is never a barrier to safety or support. Staff use LanguageLine Services, which allows them to connect with trained interpreters in over 240 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio
Agency info
New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center
Provides safe housing for victims of domestic, intimate partner and sexual violence. Individual and group support, youth advocacy, legal advocacy and hospital accompaniment - shelter residency not required for these free and confidential services. Kennel is available for pets.