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| Last updated on May 20, 2008 |
Our Mission is to provide supportive services and safe shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependent children in Lake, Porter and Starke counties, Indiana. We further associate ourselves to work toward the elimination of domestic violence and other types of abuse by promoting an understanding of the causes and effects of domestic violence and by assuming a leadership role for social change in our community.
Description:
The Caring Place provides services and shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependent children from Porter, Lake and Starke counties. All client services are free and confidential and are available to males also. The crisis line accepts calls 24 hours a day at 219/464-2128 or toll-free long distance at 1-800-933-0466.
Services include domestic violence counseling, safety planning, advocacy, case management, needs assessment and support groups. These services are also available for non-shelter victims through community-based programs in each county. A 24-hour emergency response program offers support and information to domestic violence victims at police departments and hospitals.
Prospective volunteers may call the Volunteer Coordinator at 219.464.0840, ext. 105. Programs for community groups or trainings for professionals may be arranged through the Office Coordinator at 219.464.0840, ext. 100.
The Teen Outreach Program offers dating violence, sexual harassment and dating violence prevention programs; to inquire about or schedule a presentation, please call the Youth Outreach Coordinator at 219.464.0840, ext. 110.
History:
The Caring Place was incorporated in 1978 and opened its doors the following year at St. Bridget Convent in Hobart. The 24-bed shelter is now in an undisclosed location in Valparaiso. In late 2002, an administrative and advocacy center was purchased to serve the business and community advocacy needs of the agency.
Contact person: Daniel Waclaw, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (219) 464-2672
Address:
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3107 Cascade Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Web Site: http://thecaringplacenwi.org
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Overall Experience 
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I love doing good deads for other people. I have found that the best way to heal is to help others. Helping other people makes me feel good about myslef. I can be very humble. Cleaning or babysitting would be fine. Taking care of a garden would be fun. The Caring Place gave me love and moral support during a very difficult time in my life. I would love to give back to a wonderful group of people.
posted by poodlegirl on June 15, 2006 |
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