New Directions On-Call Advocacy | New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center
Text and chat lines are available for individuals seeking immediate support or connection with an advocate. Call or text 740-397-HELP (4357). Chat online at https://www.resourceconnect.com/newdirections/chat. These services are available 24/7 and connect survivors directly with trained advocates for confidential assistance, safety planning and resources.
Categories
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211 Pathways
Physical Address
212 North Main Street, Administrative Offices, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Hours
Crisis hotline is available 24/7. Text and chat line is available from 8am - 4:30pm .
Application process
Call 740-397-HELP (4357) — Available 24/7 . Text 740-397-HELP (4357) . Chat online at https://www.resourceconnect.com/newdirections/chat. To submit a message, visit https://www.newdirectionsknox.org/contact and an advocate will respond by phone or email.
Fee
Free and Confidential.
Eligibility
New Directions 24/7 Crisis Hotline is available to anyone impacted by violence who is seeking support, services or referrals. Advocates provide confidential, compassionate assistance to help navigate next steps, connect to resources and ensure safety and well-being. New Directions serves anyone and everyone impacted by violence. For non-crisis matters such as donations, events, volunteer opportunities or administrative questions, please reach out during regular business hours at 740-397-4357 (available Mon–Fri 8am – 5pm) Email: [email protected].
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.