Support & Advocacy

Following best practices established by the Duluth Model and the Indiana Coalition against Domestic Violence (ICADV), our advocates go above and beyond to provide victims and survivors with the resources and tools they need to act in their own best interest and to create safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for themselves, their children, and their communities.

Clients in our Support & Advocacy programs can expect to receive:

  • Facilitated trauma-informed support and education groups

  • Individualized case management

  • Legal and medical advocacy

  • Help to obtain housing, EBT and TANF benefits, and other forms of public assistance

  • Specialized advocacy services for immigrant and undocumented individuals

Our support and advocacy services are free of charge and offered in English and Spanish.

Our Support Groups 

Our support groups, available on a weekly basis, provide a nurturing environment that is judgment-free, safe, and inclusive. Some groups are in-person and others are held virtually. Childcare and transportation assistance are provided to participants free of charge for in-person sessions.

  • Photo of three women, from behind, standing beside each other with their arms over each others' shoulders.

    English-Speaking Survivors

    Open to survivors of all cultures and backgrounds, this group covers topics such as self-empowerment strategies, safety planning, establishing boundaries, and offering peer support.

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  • Photo of two Latina women laughing together.

    Mujeres Unidas

    Tailored to Latinx survivors and led by advocates deeply connected to the Latinx cultural experience, this group provides a unique platform for peer-to-peer support and resource sharing in Spanish.

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  • Photo of four black women laughing together.

    Sister to Sister Connection (S2S)

    A transformative community of Black women who uplift each other, share resources, and heal together. S2S is a safe haven to embrace sisterhood, find strength, and access the support you deserve.

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  • Photo of two LGBTQIA+ adults standing beside each other smiling and holding a PRIDE flag behind them.

    LGBTQ+ Survivors

    For LGBTQ+ adults (18+) who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, this support group is a safe, inclusive space for healing, empowerment, and self-expression.

    Learn more about all our LGBTQ+ services.

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Contact Us

If you or someone you know is in need of our support & advocacy services, please call us at 260-456-4112 or email us at support@centerfornv.org.

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This program is funded in part by a grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation.