1101 N. Cedar Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Mail to: P.O. Box 1711 , Truth
or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative Contact
Robert Parks, Director
(575) 894-3557
e-mail to: daic@zianet.com
Agency Telephone Numbers
- Administrative
- (575) 894-355
- FAX
- (575) 894-1418
Mission Statement
To offer assistance to all domestic violence clients; victim, perpetrator,
family; increase awareness of domestic violence through
education/training; and reduce the incidence of domestic violence in
Sierra County.
Governed By
Board of Directors
Admin. Office Travel Instructions
I-25 to North Date to light at Third Street. East on Third. Site on North
side. Ample parking.
Administrative Overview
One site with director, three full time advocates, one FTE client service
coordinator, one part-time counselor and an on-call psychologist.
Agency Sites
DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION CENTER
812 East Third Street, P.O. Box 1711
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Volunteer Opportunities
Child Advocates
Family Crisis Shelter
Legal Services
Family Violence Prevention
Agency Services
Family Violence Prevention
| AGE RANGE |
All ages |
| DESCRIPTION |
24-hour crisis intervention,
counseling (group and individual for victims, perpetrator and families),
life and social skills, court advocacy and personal advocacy. Client's
needs dictate services. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
24/7 |
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish |
LEGAL ADVOCACY |
| DESCRIPTION |
Assists victims of domestic violence in preparation of Orders of Protection and court advocacy. Refers victims to legal aid organizations when they need the services of an attorney and cannot afford one. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
This service is available to victims of domestic abuse. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
Mon-Fri 8AM-12:00PM and 1PM-5PM |
| APPLICATION |
Call or visit to apply. |
| LANGUAGES |
English,
Spanish |
SHELTER SERVICES
|
| DESCRIPTION |
Provides local emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence. Clients who need shelter for longer than
3 days and clients who need to relocate are referred to facilities outside Sierra County. Transportation to the emergency shelter is provided. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
Individuals and families who need emergency shelter because of domestic violence. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
24/7 |
| APPLICATION |
Clients are usually referred by
law enforcement or other crisis intervention agencies. However,
individuals may call or visit to apply. |
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish |
CHILD ADVOCATE PROGRAM
|
| AGE RANGE |
Ages 6 to 18. |
| DESCRIPTION |
Screens children living with domestic violence for mental health care needs.
Supervises children during parental visitation when
court-ordered supervision is required. Mediates between
children and their parents for families impacted by domestic
violence. Visits elementary and middle schools to teach
children to recognize, respond to and avoid involvement in domestic violence. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
Vary |
| APPLICATION |
No formal application needed. Children needing services are identified by staff. |
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
|
| AGE RANGE |
Over 18. |
| DESCRIPTION |
On-call advocates, who work in
teams, assist victims of domestic violence when it occurs. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
Local residents who have not
been impacted by domestic violence for at least one year. Valid driver's
license. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| APPLICATION |
Call to apply. Authorize a
police background check and take a 40-hour training course. |
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish |
FAMILY SUPPORT |
| DESCRIPTION |
Distributes clothing and furniture with information about domestic violence at the Senior Citizen meal site in
Arrey (about 1 mile off I-25 on Highway 187 next to the yellow onion
shed in front of the Arrey (basketball park). A domestic violence counselor is present to
speak with clients. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
3rd Monday and Tuesday of the month, 8am - 12pm.Additional
hours when possible |
| APPLICATION |
None |
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish |
Report date: 7/17/07
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