DOVES: Hope, Help, and Healing

DOVES is a Domestic, Dating, and Sexual Violence Services and Prevention. The DOVES program can help you if you are living in an abusive relationship where you feel like you're going crazy. But, actually you are a sane person living in an insane situation. All services provided by DOVES are free and confidential. Some of the ways DOVES may be able to help you are:

• 24-Hour Hotline
• Safety Planning
• Safe Shelter
• Support making decisions and identifying resources
• Financial Assistance (rent, utilities)
• Transportation to work, school and necessary appointments
• Gas vouchers
• Bus Tickets
• Assistance with Protection Order Applications
• Court hearing support
• Attorney Referrals
• Medical Care
• Prescription Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Personal Hygiene products
• Household items (furniture, appliances, bedding, towels, dishes)
• Cleaning supplies
• Paper products
• Diapers and baby wipes
• Cell Phones for 911 calls
• English-Speaking Support Groups
• Spanish-Speaking Support Groups

If you are in danger you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. DOVES is a really good program for those who are in need of getting out of an abusive relationship and for those who have kids that are dealing with these types of situations. Programs like this get lots of support from many different people and places.