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Resources
The Network Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse collaborates with many local, state and national organizations. As our partnerships strengthen, we are better able to respond to and reduce violence.
The VOICE Center: A program of Student Health Services at MSU that provides free and confidential support, advocacy, and referral services to survivors of rape, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. The Voice Center emphasizes empowerment of the survivor and peer-based services provided by trained advocates.
*994-7069 (24 hour crisis
line)*994-7142 (office)THE HELP CENTER: Offers a 24 hour Crisis Hotline to assist individuals and families in sorting out problems, dealing with feelings and making some decisions. In addition, they provide Rape and Suicide Outreach as well as follow up counseling and referrals. While the majority of work is done by telephone, doors are open from 8:00 in the morning until 8:00 at night for "walk-in" counseling and referral. All services are free and confidential. A Telecare Program that offers daily phone calls to elderly or disabled individuals who are basically homebound and alone is also available.
*586-3333VICTIM ASSISTANCE: A program sensitive to the many and varied needs of victims of violent crime and their families, a source of information for victims and witnesses of violent crime, an advocate for victims' rights within the criminal justice system.
*582-2075*582-2076MONTANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE: MCADSV was founded in 1982 to strengthen the support systems serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Montana by increasing communications and setting a professional standard for service delivery. The Coalition: *Gives local programs an avenue to share ideas and resources, enablling them to enrich and increase their services *Works to ensure that victims of domestic and sexual violence have alternatives in all rural, urban, and tribal communities *Strives to increase public awareness of issues surrounding domestic and sexual violence *Serves as a voice for Montana survivors of domestic and sexual violence by working with statewide groups as they design and implement policies and procedures that affect survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Currently, MCADSV serves all 56 counties in Montana.
*(406) 443-7794NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: NCADV is dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and therefore is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of battered women and children. NCADV serves as a national information and referral center for the general public, media, battered women and their children, allied and member agencies and organizations. NCADV has a strong track record of providing programs with information and technical assistance, and has promoted the development of innovative programs, which address the special needs of all battered women, and battered women's programs. NCADV also serves to impact public policy and legislation, which affects battered women and their children.
*National Domestic Violence
Hotline: 800.799.7233 or www.ncadv.org