Turning victims into survivors, helplessness into hope.

We strive to build a community of hope by empowering victims to “break the silence” of violence. Each and every client has the right to seek alternatives to their situation in a safe and supportive environment.

 

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How We Can Help You

Emergency Shelter

The Crisis Center provides safe housing, meals, clothing, personal care products, and other basic necessities to clients in need. There are also other services offered such as case management, advocacy services, and residential support groups.

Domestic Violence Services

The Crisis Center provides services such as outreach advocacy, educational info, and legal advocacy/referrals. It is important to us that we provide you with the resources you need to keep you safe.

Sexual Assault Services

Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The Crisis Center wants to help all victims by offering forensic exam accompaniment, outreach advocacy services, legal advocacy/referrals, and additional educational information. 

Outreach Support Groups

To protect the safety and privacy of support group members, prescreening is required for anyone wishing to participate. For more information about support group topics, times, or locations, please call 800-933-0374 or 219-866-8281.

Prevention Programs

At local schools in our service area the child advocate can provide presentations on a wide array of topics. The largest presentation that we give involves the Second Step Child Protection Unit. There are also middle school, high school, and community programs offered as well.

Contact Us

1 in 4 women, and 1 in 7 men, have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Please don’t hesitate to get help, and contact us today.


*For the safety of our clients and staff, the North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center maintains a confidential location.

How We Can Help You

Emergency Shelter

The Crisis Center provides safe housing, meals, clothing, personal care products, and other basic necessities to clients in need. There are also other services offered such as case management, advocacy services, and residential support groups.

Domestic Violence Services

The Crisis Center provides services such as outreach advocacy, educational info, and legal advocacy/referrals. It is important to us that we provide you with the resources you need to keep you safe.

Sexual Assault Services

Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The Crisis Center wants to help all victims by offering forensic exam accompaniment, outreach advocacy services, legal advocacy/referrals, and additional educational information. 

Outreach Support Groups

To protect the safety and privacy of support group members, prescreening is required for anyone wishing to participate. For more information about support group topics, times, or locations, please call 800-933-0374 or 219-866-8281.

Prevention Programs

At local schools in our service area the child advocate can provide presentations on a wide array of topics. The largest presentation that we give involves the Second Step Child Protection Unit. There are also middle school, high school, and community programs offered as well.

Contact Us

1 in 4 women, and 1 in 7 men, have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Please don’t hesitate to get help, and contact us today.


*For the safety of our clients and staff, the North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center maintains a confidential location.

How To Help

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Help us provide community members in need with meals, clothing, personal care products, and other basic necessities.

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Your generosity helps us provide shelter, services, and support to victims and children of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Volunteer Info

A donation of time can be as precious as gold. We’re always grateful for volunteers to assist in our shelters and with various tasks in our organization.

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Our Mission

The mission of the North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center is to help end domestic violence and sexual assault in Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski counties by providing temporary shelter and services to victims and children of domestic violence and/or sexual assault through education, advocacy, and community intervention.  We strive to build a community of hope by empowering victims to “break the silence” of violence.  Our motto is, “Turning victims into survivors, helplessness into hope.”

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