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Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention & Case Management

If you or anyone that you know has been a victim of abuse, please call our toll-free 24/7 hotline

Crisis Intervention

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24-hour hotlines provide immediate crisis intervention. Victims and their dependent children receive temporary emergency shelter, food, clothing, and counseling (both individual and group).

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*Outreach counseling is available in both Lake & Sumter Counties.

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Legal Advocacy

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Legal Advocacy provides victims with referrals for legal representation in cases of protective injunctions, child custody and/or support and other legal issues. The advocate can also help secure financial assistance and restitution under the Victims of Crime Act if determined eligible.

 

Children's Services

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Children's Services provides counseling, advocacy, and/or referrals for children through 17 years of age, who are victims of, or witness to domestic and/or sexual abuse, Group counseling and Positive Parenting sessions are available for caregivers of these children to assist in dealing with and caring for troubled kids.

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Male victims of domestic violence may also receive Haven services. Our Domestic Violence services are available to ALL our clients FREE of charge.

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  • Counseling; Group & Individual.

  • Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence programs for children and adults.

  • Assistance with transition to the community: housing, furniture, food, clothing, etc.

  • 24hr/7days response to all hospitals and police departments to serve victims with trauma situations: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault; Rape exams.

  • Legal Services: accompany client to court for all types of hearings, such as Civil, Criminal, Family, DCF, Divorce, Custody, etc.

  • Children's groups are available if there is a need.

  • Information and Referral to other agencies for services needed by clients not offered by Haven; such as Food Stamp programs, Unemployment, Mental Health Services, etc.

  • Information and Referral for child care or day care for working parents.

 

 

If you or someone who know has been a victim of domestic violence, please reach out to the Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc. at 352.753 - 5800 24 Hr helpline

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