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The Vera House Advocacy Program
provides comprehensive services to victims of
domestic, sexual and family violence - women, men
and
children -
and other victims of crime.
all Vera House Advocacy Program services are free |
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SERVICES AVAILABLE
24-hour crisis & support lines:
24
hours a day - 7 days a week, a trained advocate
is always available to listen, and offer
information & referrals
Crisis intervention:
face-to-face, confidential crisis-intervention at
area hospitals,
law enforcement offices, schools, nursing homes,
etc.
Short-term counseling:
focused on understanding the dynamics of abusive
relationships, developing a safety plan, sorting
out options
and offering general emotional support
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Support and education groups:
day
and evening groups for survivors of violence,
which offer education and information about community
services
in a confidential, supportive setting where
survivors
can connect
with others who have experienced abusive or
violent relationships
Outreach:
through advocates stationed at Child Protective
Services,
the specialized Domestic Violence Courts and
the
Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office
Comprehensive systems advocacy:
for
domestic violence, sexual assault & other victims
of crime, including assistance with Crime Victims'
Board compensation claims
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Family Court/Domestic Violence Helpdesk:
provides assistance preparing petitions for
Temporary Orders of Protection and Custody. We
offer information and referrals,
and in some cases,
advocacy in Family Court. We
accept walk-ins on
a first-come, first-served basis in Room 101
at the Onondaga County Courthouse.
Monday Night Legal Clinic:
the
Onondaga County Women's Bar Association offers
consultations with attorneys who are
knowledgeable
about legal issues related to domestic violence,
where clients
not currently represented by an attorney can
explore
topics such as divorce and custody.
Seeking Out Answers Resources (SOAR):
SOAR
is a domestic violence education/self awareness
program that covers the following topics: What
is Domestic Violence; How does Domestic Violence
affect children, family & your community; Anger
(yours, not theirs); Boundaries; Assertive vs.
Aggressive Behavior; and Self-Care.
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The
objective of the Vera House Advocacy Program
is to
assist individuals in achieving their long-term goal
to live free of violence, by providing services
that:
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respond to victims' immediate, crisis-driven needs
and address safety issues for themselves and their
families
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ensure victims' access to critically needed
intervention
and services from law enforcement, courts,
attorneys,
therapists, medical practitioners, clergy, etc.
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educate victims and their families about the
dynamics
and impact of their domestic/sexual/family
violence
experience,
and find ways to stay safe in the future
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support and empower victims toward long-term
stability
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If you are the victim
of abuse
you may
want to talk to someone who understands
and can help you sort out your options.
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call
our crisis & support lines
24 hours a day - 7 days
a week
domestic violence 468-3260
rape & sexual assault 422-7273
We are always ready
to help |
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For more
information about
Vera House Outreach & Advocacy,
contact
Lauren Townes at
#315.425.0818 ext207
or
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