24 Hour Hotline
Our toll-free domestic violence hotline is answered 24 hours a day. Call 1.800.283.8401 to talk to someone who can help.
Emergency Shelter
Family Abuse Center provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Our services are free and your safety and security are our top priority. If you need shelter call 1.800.283.8401
Children’s Services
When a new family enters the shelter, it can be a difficult and scary time for children. The Children’s Services Coordinator will meet with each child and provide him or her with some general information about what to expect during their time at the shelter, some basic guidelines, and an explanation of some of the feelings that might come up during this transitional time. A basic needs-assessment is conducted for the child, and steps are taken to ensure that these needs are met as soon as possible. The CSC will also consistently follow-up with each child in regard to the needs assessed during the initial meeting (such as clothing, medical, child care, counseling and other needs).
Counseling
Family Abuse Center offers individual and group counseling for victims and their children. Counseling can include crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as therapeutic help in rebuilding your life. Counseling is available to shelter residents and non-residents. You are not required to live in our shelter to receive counseling services for yourself or your children. Call 1.800.283.8401 today to talk to someone about counseling services.
Rural Outreach
The role of the Rural Outreach program is to assist victims of domestic violence residing in the rural counties and outlying areas including: Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan and Navarro counties. The Rural Outreach team provides case management, counseling, and legal advocacy services for both residential and non-residential survivors.
Services provided include but are not limited to: providing information on options available to each victim, safety planning, accompanying victims to court hearings and other legal proceedings, assisting in obtaining attorneys to meet their legal needs, assisting in filing permanent protective orders and crime victims compensation, assisting with finding housing and relocation, support groups, individual counseling and more.
Supportive Living Program
The purpose of the Supportive Living Program is to provide a safe, stable, and supportive place for survivors of domestic violence to live while they develop the skills, knowledge, and resources that they need to rebuild their lives and become self sufficient.
The Supportive Living Program provides rent assistance and supportive services for people who become homeless as a result of domestic violence.
Support Groups
Family Abuse Center provides a support group for victims of domestic violence who do not reside at the shelter. Typically the program lasts from 8-10 weeks with group discussions on: domestic violence education, co-dependency, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, anger management, shame and guilt and self-care. Group therapy sessions are facilitated by a licensed professional (LCSW, LPC or LMSW).