Help us keep our phone lines open

Season’s Greetings! As you make your plans for the holidays this year, we hope you will also remember those who are in crisis and need our support.

In 2019, Lakisha’s mother was murdered by an abusive husband who was released from jail. This tragedy triggered depression, anxiety, and nightmares for both Lakisha and her young daughter, who were grieving the traumatic death of their mother and grandmother. Fortunately, The Victim Center’s hotline and support services were a source of hope and help for them both.

Lakisha and Mandy* were able to receive free-of-charge counseling with a therapist, and Lakisha received ongoing support from advocates, who helped her access community resources. In addition, The Victim Center was able to continue providing these services via telehealth, even after Lakisha and Mandy moved out of state to be closer to family.

Lakisha and Mandy are now on the path to becoming a happy, healthy, and thriving family once again. The cost for one day (24 hours) of crisis response hotline services is $238, and a half-day is $119. Please help us continue this vital service for families like Lakisha’s, so they can call The Victim Center for help 365 days a year -- even through the holidays.

Thank you for your support.