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Family Crisis Shelter

Address
P.O. Box 254
Crawfordsville, IN - 47933

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault can feel the joy of waking up to a new day at Familiy Crisis Shelter in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

We provide emergency housing and supportive services in a welcoming and judgment-free environment. Our guests achieve safety and independence by working toward their unique goals that lead them to violence-free lives, so they can grow to reach their full potential.

Family Crisis Shelter offers the following services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault:
    24 Hour Crisis Hotline - We operate a crisis hotline 365 days a year for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault where people can get the information they need or speak to caring individuals trained in crisis intervention.
    Case Management - Our professional case management team works to empower survivors so they can work to achieve their unique goals that will lead to a safe self-sufficiency.
    Referral Services - Callers to the hotline, nonresidential clients, and FCS guests are referred to appropriate community resources.
    Youth Services - Children and teenagers work with our Youth Advocate to learn about what they are going through and about appropriate ways to deal with anger and sadness.
    Legal Advocacy - We work with survivors to assist them with protective orders, victim compensation, and general assistance to navigate the legal system.
    Rape and Sexual Assault Advocacy - Victims of rape and sexual assault can access our advocacy services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling the Crisis Hotline and requesting assistance.
    Residential services - We offer safe housing for our  guests for up to 60 days.
    Clothing Pantry - Guests are provided with clothing on an as-needed basis.
    Transitional Living - Guests that are working toward their goals, but need an extra layer of support as they work toward self-sufficiency are encouraged to apply for our Transitional Living Program designed to provide them with housing and case management for up to two years.
    Weekly Support Group - We offer a support group for survivors that is open to all community members who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
    Community Outreach and Education - The Community Liaison works throughout the community to educate individuals about issues relating to domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and FCS.

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    Mar 3, 2019Reply
    I do not recommend this place to anyone that is truly experiencing a REAL domestic violence situation. Especially if you have children. 90% of the quick stay, revolving door of individuals that they allow in here are homeless, bed hoppers milking the system. They are possessing and using drugs on premises, going through and stealing co-residents items, identity theft. Blackmail - above type residents blackmailing victims to pay or they will advise their abuser where you are. The staff does not advocate for you. None of the services listed are provided. Plan on no help or assistance, advice, etc. from staff. You are more likely to run back to the horrific situation you were in than stay here. The staff gossips and breaks confidentiality of the clients. There are absolutely no resources for jobs, transportation, emergency funding. There is a garage full of nice, new, brand name clothing, shoes, cosmetics, hair products, etc. that are NOT given to the ladies in this facility, but held for employee personal uses. Victims are given .99 cent products, and clothing that has been donated that are worn out, outdated, do not fit, and have stains on them, worn out shoes that fall apart. The staff apparently believes looking like crap is acceptable for a victims self esteem when job interviewing. Gift cards are donated to shelter and are not spent on the victims. Instead, victims are given 3 year old canned goods, freezer burnt chicken, beef, artificial potato flakes for food. There are several empty apartments available, unused for months, sitting abandoned by this facility, and they place program successful victims on the street rather than continuing to help in the transition process - rendering all hard work on victims progress to move forward essentially a waste of time. I highly recommend finding an alternative shelter. This place does not have the victims interest at heart. Staff will just add to your heartache, anger, helplessness, anxiety, fear, and loneliness. They are not your advocates.

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