Housing Advocacy | New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center

212 North Main Street, Administrative Offices, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|Outside Ramps.

Eligibility

New Directions housing services are available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or other forms of abuse who are seeking safe and stable housing. Services are open to individuals and families who need emergency shelter, transitional housing support or assistance in securing long-term housing. All housing services are free, confidential and voluntary. Survivors do not need to have reported to law enforcement to receive help.

Required documents

Hours

24/7.

(740) 397-4357

Voice - voice | Kayla Hartford, Housing and Shelter Coordinator

https://www.newdirectionsknox.org

[email protected]

Languages

New Directions is committed to ensuring language is never a barrier to safety or support. Staff use LanguageLine Services, which allows them to connect with trained interpreters in over 240 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Application process

Call 740-397-HELP (4357) 24/7. Text 740-397-HELP (4357). Chat online by visiting https://www.resourceconnect.com/newdirections/chat. Submit a message by visiting https://www.newdirectionsknox.org/contact. An advocate will respond by phone or email.

Fees

Free and Confidential.

Service area

Knox County, Ohio

Description

Housing Advocates provide support, guidance and connections to shelter, transitional housing and other community resources tailored to each survivor’s unique needs. Immediate shelter or assistance in finding long-term housing are available.

Data provided by

211 Pathways

What's Here

Transitional Housing/Shelter Domestic Violence Shelters

Providing organization

New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center

New Directions provides free and confidential resources for individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency crisis shelter and advocacy supports. New Directions also offers support groups, outreach and awareness initiatives and prevention and education programs.