Abuse and Violence | Care Connections

Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA)

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Jul 2, 2024 | Abuse and Violence, Abuse/Crime Prevention, Baby Food, Caregiver Support Groups, Courts, Crime Victim/Witness, Crisis Intervention, Diapers, Emergency Food, Household Items, Hygiene Items, Law Enforcement, Rent Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance

CAASA provides advocacy services to victims/ survivors of sexual assault and their families in 19 counties of Northwest Iowa and also to those who have been victimized by human trafficking. CAASA meets the victim/ survivor wherever they are at in their journey and helps them toward a life free from violence in a way that is reasonable for them. Services are free and confidential.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Dec 20, 2023 | Abuse and Violence, Adult Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Consumer Protection, General Legal Services, Information and Referral, Senior Counseling

Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness works to provide education and develop programs and policies that can prevent elder abuse in any of its forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, financial exploitation, denial of critical care and self-neglect.

Discovery House Spencer Campus–Currently Closed

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Nov 15, 2023 | Abuse and Violence, Addictions/Substance Use Support Groups, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence/Trafficking Shelters, Gambling Addiction, Homeless Shelters/Services, Housing Search Assistance, Low Cost Housing, Outpatient Treatment, Parenting Help, Substance Use Assessment, Substance Use Counseling, Substance Use Prevention

Discovery House Spencer Campus is a sober-living program. It currently has 7 beds and serves male or female individuals who are impacted by substance abuse, mental health, homelessness, or domestic violence.

Lutheran Services in Iowa–Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP)

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Oct 6, 2023 | Abuse and Violence, Health Education, Reproductive/Pregnancy Care, Youth Enrichment

This program supports and educates Iowa youth and teens to prevent pregnancy in youth by utilizing prevention education and healthy dating.

Family Access Center

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Sep 11, 2023 | Abuse and Violence, Addictions/Substance Use Support Groups, Caregiver Support Groups, Co Occurring Mental Health and Addictions, Crisis Intervention, Disaster Mental Health Services, General Counseling, Home Based Mental Health, Mental Health Evaluation, Outpatient Treatment, Parenting Help, Substance Use Assessment, Substance Use Counseling, Substance Use Prevention, Suicide Prevention

Family Access Center is here for you and your family for substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment and behavioral health treatment.

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health–Trauma Therapy (HEAL/VOCA)

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Sep 4, 2023 | Abuse and Violence, Adoption/Foster Care, Co Occurring Mental Health and Addictions, Crime Victim/Witness, Crisis Intervention, Disaster Mental Health Services, General Counseling, Home Based Mental Health, Mental Health Evaluation, Mental Health Support Groups, Suicide Prevention

The Trauma Therapy (HEAL/VOCA) program provides free mobile trauma services for victims of crime.

Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program

by Jill.Barr@spencerhospital.org | Jul 25, 2023 | Abuse and Violence, Courts, Courts and Crime, Crime Victim/Witness, Financial Assistance, Law Enforcement

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury from a violent crime, the Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to help. The program helps victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses related to injuries from violent crime.