The Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) provides emergency and follow-up support services to adult victims of domestic abuse. Advocacy services are available to Service members, their current or former spouses, an individual with whom the Service member shares a child, and significant others of Service members who live together.

The CHANGE program is a state certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program designed to aid in the reduction and elimination of domestic violence in Northern Virginia. OAR will attempt to achieve this goal by increasing batterers accountability, general understanding of the impact of their behavior, and self-regulation skills.

The YWCA Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) facilitates several community support groups for victims of sexual violence and their families. Offerings include groups that are available for parents of the abused child, teens who have experienced sexual abuse, and adult victims of sexual assault.

Sexual Violence Survivors Group explores alternatives to abusive situations, interaction with other members to encourage personal growth through peer interaction, sexual violence information and exploration/awareness of personal options. Facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts created by a sexual violence situation in a safe and structured environment.

Offers support to survivors of domestic violence.

Provides a variety of services to victims of domestic violence with any need related to the violence. Services are free and confidential and include: Emergency Shelter Children's Program Transitional Housing Support Groups Court Accompaniment and Advocacy Hospital/Medical Accompaniment Crisis/Supportive Counseling Criminal Justice information and referral Assistance with obtaining Protective Orders Transportation Aftercare Services to past residents for up to a year Assistance with filing for Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund

Provides services for any and all victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children, with the ultimate goal of making every home in the Alleghany Highlands a safe home. Provides the following services: Emergency Shelter, Peer Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Court Accompaniment, Crisis Intervention, Referral Service, Parenting Education, Support Groups, Sexual Assault Services, Supervised Visitation & Exchange, Mandated Parenting. For immediate help please call: 24 Hour Hotline: (540)965-3237 Toll-free 24 Hour Hotline: (877)393-3672

Support group for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Separate sessions for children are held during the same hours. Call for directions and child care information. Child care is provided.

LIFE Support group explores alternatives to abusive situations, interaction with other members to encourage personal growth through peer interaction, domestic violence information and exploration/awareness of personal options. Also facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts created by a domestic violence situation in a safe and structured environment.

Support Groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Groups are open-ended meeting once per week in the evenings. Children program is available for participants who would like to bring their children.

Committed to breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing a safe haven and support services for domestic violence victims and their children. Through community education and prevention programs, we strive to eliminate the negative effects and incidents of domestic and sexual violence. SAFE offers the following free and confidential services for domestic and sexual violence victims and their children who are in imminent danger: 24 hour hotline and access to safety and services, crisis intervention and safety planning, emergency transportation, 24-hour residential shelter and/or temporary accommodations, individual and peer group supportive counseling, coordination of services, advocacy and accompaniment within community systems, information and referral to community resources, community education/public awareness, children's services (including services to child abuse victims, children's groups and child care as available), emergency assistance with basic needs (ex. food, supplies, clothing) as available. ACCESSIBILITY: Limited accessibility to persons with disabilities.

The mission of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is to eliminate sexual violence and its impact by providing education, advocacy and support to men, women and children. Our vision is a community free from sexual violence. SARA provides services to anyone impacted by sexual violence. These services include support, education, advocacy, and counseling. Support groups are provided as needed. SARA also provides prevention education to area schools and other organizations that work with youth. SARA provides outreach to the general community and works with allied professionals who serve victims of sexual violence. For the SARA Hotline, please call (434) 977-7273. Services are also available 24/7 at the Virginia Family and Sexual Violence Hotline at 800-838-8238..

Provides crisis phone counseling, emergency shelter, and advocacy to men, women and children who have been victims of abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and rape. Public awareness and community education are offered. Personal articles and food may be provided to clients. 24 hour hot-line service also provided. Provides various support, referrals and assistance as necessary to help individuals seeking healing and safety following abuse.

Structured, therapeutic support group for those who are in or who have been in an abusive relationship. Domestic and Interpersonal Violence Support Group Tuesdays: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm This group is free and open to individuals who have experienced domestic and interpersonal violence. The group is designed to provide support and facilitate the process of healing through member-driven discussion. Members are encouraged to share their experiences with one another, which helps them to know that they are not alone in what they are experiencing or feeling. Survivors of Sexual Assault Support Group Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This is a support group for sexual assault survivors who want to share their experiences and feelings with others who have also been through such trauma. Members are encouraged to share their experiences with one another while learning skills to elevate self-esteem, change negative patterns, increase mindfulness, and learn new coping strategies for trauma-related symptoms. This group is free to the public and new members can join at any time.

Sexual Assault Services provides a support system of people helping people through understanding, peer interaction, education, and advocacy. This program helps sexual abuse and sexual assault survivors discover paths to healing and to regain power over their lives.

Provides transitional support services to women dealing with adjustments in their personal lives. Works to end domestic violence in the community through education and advocacy.

Offers two different anger management programs, one for youth and one for adults. The program aims to inhibit behavior by improving social skills and impulse control and teaching empathy and compassion. Parental involvement is necessary for the youth program.

Provides a 24-hour hotline service, temporary emergency shelter, referrals to area agencies, supportive counseling, support group, transportation, crisis intervention, and court advocacy to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. Additional Phone Numbers: State Hotline------------------(877)697-9444 Additional Fax Number----------(276)628-2931 Information and Referral: Buchanan County----------------(276)935-5485 Russell County-----------------(276)889-0178

Emergency shelter and support groups for women and children involved in domestic violence. Counseling, referrals, case management, and advocacy to court are offered to all victims of domestic violence.

LAWS Youth & Children's Services provides comprehensive services to children & youth whose lives have been affected by domestic violence & sexual abuse.

DVS works with all victims of domestic violence, regardless of identity. Assists with crisis intervention, safety planning, housing, court advocacy, and more.

The Homicide Support Group Program brings friends and family of murdered victims together in regional support groups. Trained mental health providers will facilitate the groups for local victim service agencies, law enforcement, medical and mental health providers to refer victims to these valuable services.

Provides mutual support groups to victims of emotional, physical and sexual violence and their children. Provides public outreach, Information & Referral services for survivors and coordinates services between community agencies. If you need assistance, please call the 24 hour Hotline at (540)886-6800 or toll-free at (800)564-2836. You can also reach the Virginia Sexual Assault Hotline toll-free at (800)838-8238.Can also be reached by text 804-793-9999 or chat online at https://vadata.org//chat/

Provides speakers to agencies, community groups and schools on topics about domestic violence, sexual assault, programs and services provided by Hope House of Scott County, and opportunities for community involvement. Support groups available for shelter residents and their children as well as community support groups and children impacted by domestic violence in the home. Emergency temporary shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in imminent danger due to the domestic violence and sexual assault. Minor children of survivors are eligible to come to the emergency shelter along with their parents. Outreach services provided to survivors living in the community. Comprehensive advocacy services include information and referral, assistance navigating public assistance systems, safety panning, assistance with emergency needs, court advocacy, accompaniment services, crisis intervention, and services needed to move toward a life free from violence.

James House offer facilitated groups for all ages and genders which allow participants to support each other during recovery from sexual violence, domestic violence or stalking. Support groups are facilitated by experienced James House staff members and highly trained volunteers.