In 1959, members of the Lenawee County Ministerial Association and Associated Charities collaborated with other civic-minded individuals on the need for a counseling service. Family Counseling and Children's Services became a member of the Lenawee County United Way in 1962 and adopted the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter in 1990.
Family Counseling and Children's Services is a member of the Michigan Federation of Child and Family Services, Child and Family Services of Michigan, and has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 1990.The Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Services provided include: crisis intervention with a 24-hour hotline, emergency housing, and support groups for both domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Program Advocates assist clients with financial, legal, and housing issues. The program's goals are to provide safety and support during the transitional phase for families whose lives have been shattered by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Family Counseling and Children's Services is a member of the Michigan Federation of Child and Family Services, Child and Family Services of Michigan, and has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 1990.The Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Services provided include: crisis intervention with a 24-hour hotline, emergency housing, and support groups for both domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Program Advocates assist clients with financial, legal, and housing issues. The program's goals are to provide safety and support during the transitional phase for families whose lives have been shattered by domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter is a program of the non-profit organization, Family Counseling & Children's Services in Lenawee County dedicated to ending domestic violence.
The guiding principles of the program are based on a strengths-based, solution-focused philosophy, in which clients have voice, ownership and access.
Counseling, advocacy and safety planning are available to clients regardless of whether they are in the process of leaving, have already left, or even if they are not planning to leave their partners.
The guiding principles of the program are based on a strengths-based, solution-focused philosophy, in which clients have voice, ownership and access.
Counseling, advocacy and safety planning are available to clients regardless of whether they are in the process of leaving, have already left, or even if they are not planning to leave their partners.
Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime.
Dating violence often starts with teasing and name calling.
These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a relationship.
But these behaviors can set the stage for more serious violence like physical assault and rape.
Teen dating violence is defined as the physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence within a dating relationship, as well as stalking.
It can occur in person or electronically and may occur between a current or former dating partner.
Dating violence often starts with teasing and name calling.
These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a relationship.
But these behaviors can set the stage for more serious violence like physical assault and rape.
Teen dating violence is defined as the physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence within a dating relationship, as well as stalking.
It can occur in person or electronically and may occur between a current or former dating partner.
How do I get into the shelter?
Every survivor is asked to go through a screening process before coming into the shelter.
Screenings for the shelter are usually done through the crisis line, occasionally screenings can be done at the Shelter.
Please call 1-800-874-5936 or 517-265-6776 if you need shelter.
Who can stay at the shelter?
If you have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, you and your children may be eligible to stay at the shelter.
If you are a child (under 18) without a parent, you cannot stay at the shelter, but staff will help you find another place to stay.
Every survivor is asked to go through a screening process before coming into the shelter.
Screenings for the shelter are usually done through the crisis line, occasionally screenings can be done at the Shelter.
Please call 1-800-874-5936 or 517-265-6776 if you need shelter.
Who can stay at the shelter?
If you have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, you and your children may be eligible to stay at the shelter.
If you are a child (under 18) without a parent, you cannot stay at the shelter, but staff will help you find another place to stay.
The agency seeks to inform survivors about our services through a variety of methods including: distribution of materials to key areas in the community, public service announcements, collaboration with law enforcement and hospitals to provide information at the time of a domestic violence or sexual assault incident, collaboration with court personnel to provide information prior to court proceedings, and participation in community awareness events.
The agency publicizes the 24-hour crisis hotline in all of it's materials and in local and regional directories.
The agency publicizes the 24-hour crisis hotline in all of it's materials and in local and regional directories.
Have you ever had any experience assisting a person in crisis, or in an abusive situation?
Shelter Support (General Duties) Helping with physical maintenance Interacting with clients (women) Interacting with clients (children) First Response Team One-on-one parent mentoring Teaching skills (computers, cooking, resume writng, etc.
It is the policy of the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (CCDVSAP) to hold confidential all communications, and information made by, between, or about a client.
Shelter Support (General Duties) Helping with physical maintenance Interacting with clients (women) Interacting with clients (children) First Response Team One-on-one parent mentoring Teaching skills (computers, cooking, resume writng, etc.
It is the policy of the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (CCDVSAP) to hold confidential all communications, and information made by, between, or about a client.
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