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Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking Resources
Whether someone needs help creating a safety plan to escape an abuser or support while recovering from a sexual assault, New Directions is here to provide experienced and compassionate care every step of the way. We offer a range of services to help individuals gain the tools and confidence they need to move forward as survivors.
Get Help with New Directions
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn? New Directions offers a full range of family and community support services right here in Knox County, OH. We're dedicated to providing the help you need when you need it most, with a variety of services designed to support and empower you through difficult times.
Our caring, trauma-informed advocates are ready to assist with:
- Domestic and sexual violence resources
- Crisis text/chat line
- 24-hour hotline
- Safety planning
- Sexual violence advocacy
- Danger assessments
- Emergency crisis shelter
- Domestic violence advocacy
- Sexual assault advocacy
- Youth advocacy
- Legal advocacy and court accompaniment
- Peer-led support groups
- Hospital accompaniment
- Educational sessions
- Individual advocacy
- Civil protection order assistance
- Connections to community resources
- Financial empowerment program
Contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Why You Might Need Our Support Services
Life throws challenges our way, and sometimes, we need a little extra support to navigate through. New Directions is here to assist with comprehensive services to ensure your safety and well-being:
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources: These provide vital information and support for individuals experiencing domestic or sexual violence.
- Crisis Text/Chat Line: This service offers immediate, confidential support via text or chat.
- 24-Hour Hotline: A hotline available around the clock for individuals in crisis. This service ensures that help is just a phone call away at any time of day or night, providing immediate support and guidance
- Safety Planning: This involves creating a personalized plan to enhance safety for those experiencing abuse.
- Danger Assessments: These assessments help determine the level of danger an individual faces from their abuser.
- Emergency Crisis Shelter: Provides a safe place for individuals and families escaping domestic violence.
- Legal Advocacy and Court Accompaniment: This service offers assistance with filing protective orders, navigating court procedures, and providing emotional support during court appearances.
Request an appointment today for the support you deserve.
Discover the Benefits of Choosing New Directions
When you need help, you want to turn to someone you can trust. New Directions has been the cornerstone of support in Knox County, OH, for over four decades. Here's why we're the best choice:
- 41 years of experience
- Established in 1983
- Only agency in Knox County, OH
- Inclusive and welcoming to all community members
- Trauma-informed advocates ready to assist
Get in touch with us to experience these benefits firsthand.
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Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Don’t hesitate to reach out to New Directions for the comprehensive support and assistance you need. We're here for you, every step of the way.
In the Words of Survivors
I want to remind you that no one deserves abuse. We are all worth more than just taking whatever people dish out to us, no matter how much these people say they love us. If they really love us, they wouldn’t hurt us. Period.
- A Survivor
It has been a long, hard road, but with the love and support of my family and friends, New Directions, therapy, and my own strength, I have survived. Not all stories end this well, but it is my hope that the road I walk along becomes the freeway for my sisters who have not yet been set free.
- A Survivor
With the help of my family, friends, and New Directions – I am a survivor!… My passionate advice to other victims of rape and abuse is not to let the assailant get away with what he has done to you… No woman ever asks to be raped or abused, and she has the right to say, “NO!” Always believe in yourself, and you will become a survivor too.
- A Survivor
(740) 397-4357
Learn More About
New Directions
We provide free and confidential trauma-informed services to individuals and families in Knox County, OH, and the surrounding areas. Our programs include a 24/7 crisis helpline and text line, support groups, advocacy programs, and emergency shelters. Our programs are here to provide support and care when you need it most. We also offer prevention and educational programs that empower individuals and strengthen our community. Our team of trauma-informed advocates is here to support survivors of all ages with compassion and understanding. If you need help or want to learn more, contact us today. We’re always here for you.
Our Location
serving Area
Knox County, OH
and surrounding areas
Business Hours
- Mon - Fri
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- Sat - Sun
- Closed
Crisis Hotline Open 24 hours
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