New Directions of
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New Directions of TCN is a family-centered violence intervention program for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in logan and champaign counties
On February 29th, 2016, New Directions opened the first domestic violence shelter in Logan County to victims and their families. New Directions of Consolidated Care named the new shelter Soteria, which is Greek for “Spirit of Safety and Deliverance from Harm."
Soteria House
The new Soteria House is open to all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault of any gender or race, from any city, county or state. It provides free, temporary housing where victims/survivors and their children have a safe place to live, heal, recover, and thrive.
It is a 24-hour shelter that provides additional security to the victim and children with an undisclosed location, where immediate basic needs are provided such as food, clothing, and important personal items. Soteria offers crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and counseling to support their general well-being and mental and emotional needs.
It is a 24-hour shelter that provides additional security to the victim and children with an undisclosed location, where immediate basic needs are provided such as food, clothing, and important personal items. Soteria offers crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and counseling to support their general well-being and mental and emotional needs.
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For more information on domestic violence resources in Ohio: http://www.odvn.org |
Soteria also provides linkage to resources with other agencies that include medical, housing, education, employment opportunities, and other social services for successful self-sustainment.
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Legal Advocacy
The Legal Advocate provides families information and emotional support about their legal options to protect themselves from domestic violence or sexual assault. Victims learn about court proceedings, how to complete protection orders, how to obtain an attorney, and information on victim’s rights, victim crime compensation, and the VINE program. The legal advocate will accompany the victim to court and provide transportation if needed. These services are free.
Domestic Violence Awareness Day
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Domestic Violence Awareness Day presented by New Directions of Consolidated Care and Soteria was recently held in Logan County at Union Station. It was an event to celebrate those that have gone through domestic violence and survived and also to remember those that have been lost. This event recognized the people and organizations that have helped families in trouble get back on their feet and find their independence. One of the people recognized was Jon Brown of Residential Administrators as the 2016 Domestic Violence Community Hero for all his work in helping families!! We also heard from Ohio Representative Nino Vitale and Doug Walters of the Bellefontaine Police Department share some thoughts and stories. After that there was a balloon release to celebrate those effected by domestic violence.
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Bellefontaine Community Volunteer Day
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On August 10, the Board visited Bellefontaine to help in a Community Volunteer Day sponsored by the United Way (pictured). Different groups went to different locations in the community to do certain service projects. Our group went to Bellefontaine’s Children’s Services building and helped the people of New Directions organize a room full of donated clothing and hygienic items so people in need can easily find new/gently used items for themselves and their loved ones. When we arrived, the room was a mess of stacked boxes, but by the time we left, everything had a place. The organizers at New Directions were so grateful and happy. They can't wait to show their community what they have to offer!
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