Victim Support offered at Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties
Provides various resources for victims of domestic violence, including a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, emergency food and clothing, legal advocacy, support groups, comprehensive referrals to affordable housing options, and other supportive services, as needed. - Advocacy-based counseling: a cooperative effort shared between a client and an advocate with the primary focus on empowerment through reinforcing the client's autonomy and self-determination by using non-victim-blaming problem-solving methods that include: identifying barriers to safety, developing safety checking and planning skills, clarifying issues; providing options; solving problems, increasing self-esteem and self-awareness, and improving and implementing skills in decision making, parenting, self-help, and self-care. - Legal Advocacy: support and advocacy for clients as they navigate the legal system as related to the issue of domestic violence, such as filing for a protection order. Referrals are made to other service providers when any legal issue is beyond the scope of services provided by DVS. - Girls Circle/Boy's Council: a support group to encourage the development of strength, courage, confidence, honesty, and communication skills for youth, 8-18 years of age. Groups are held weekly to connect with each other and engage in activities that allow them to express themselves through curriculum-based activities like role play, drama, journaling, poetry, dance, drawing, and collage. - Resources and Referrals: Provides centralized resource and referral service to a wide variety of community and governmental programs. Provides training and technical assistance to other service providers and the public. Teen Dating Violence Education & Prevention: Works closely with local schools, educational professional, counselors and other providers who work with families and teens, to provide prevention education and intervention for teens. Teens can call the crisis line (509-582-9841 option 1) or meet with an advocate to talk about what is going on in their relationship, and to find out about available services and options. Parents, or other supportive adults, can call the crisis line or meet with an advocate to talk about how to help their teen who may be dealing with an abusive relationship. - Women's English & Spanish Support Groups: Provides support groups that are a safe place where victims and survivors can learn more about abuse, talk about their abuse, get support, and obtain helpful resources, which will provide tools to move forward towards a healthy and happy life. Call 509.582.9841 option 1 for schedule. - Housing Assistance: comprehensive referrals to affordable housing options for those who are at risk of losing their housing, relocating, or having trouble securing housing, due to their experience as a victim of domestic violence. May also assist with rental assistance to prevent an eviction or deposit assistance to get into a safe place.
Physical Address
3311 West Clearwater Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336
Hours
Crisis Line: 24 hours daily. Office Hours: M-F, 8:30am-noon, 12:30-5pm.
Application process
Please call the 24-hour crisis line at the number listed for emergencies or call call to schedule an appointment.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must be a victim of domestic violence living in Benton or Franklin Counties.
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties
Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties mission is to advocate for and empower domestic violence victims by providing free, safe, confidential support services.