Des Moines, IA Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 6, 2019 4:19 pm
- Expires: 997347 days, 21 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 7 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Des Moines, IA with 4 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 9 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Adel and Ames.
Nisaa African Family Services in Des Moines, IA
DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 515-255-5430 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 515-255-5430
- Languages Spoken – English, English, French, rabic, Kinyamurege, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Ligala, Swahili, Somali, Tigrinya
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 515-255-7541
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Statewide
About Nisaa African Family Services
- Website – nisaa-afs.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Children & Families of Iowa, Domestic Violence Services in Des Moines, IA
- Hotline – 515-243-6147 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-942-0333
- Business – 515-471-8699
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Sign language, French
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 515-243-3404
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Polk, Warren
About Children & Families of Iowa, Domestic Violence Services
- Website – www.cfiowa.org
- Established –
- Beds – 63
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Luna in Des Moines, IA
- Hotline – 866-256-7668 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 866-256-7668
- Business – 515-271-5060
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 515-271-5062
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Polk, Warren and Marshall county
About Luna
- Website – www.lunaiowa.org
- Established – 2002-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
L.U.N.A.’s mission is to empower, educate, and advocate for victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community, so that they may build futures free from violence. Services are offered to all who seek our assistance free of charge and with bilingual advocates on hand.
Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity in Des Moines, IA
- Hotline – 866-881-4641
- Toll Free –
- Business – 515-288-0881
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
- Website – monsooniowa.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Central Iowa Shelter & Services in Des Moines, IA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 515-284-5719
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 515-883-1692
About Central Iowa Shelter & Services
- Website – www.centraliowashelter.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services in Des Moines, IA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 515-286-3600
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
- Website – www.polkcountyiowa.gov
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children in Des Moines, IA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 515-264-0144
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Polk County and nearby, but also out of county and out of state as space is available
About Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children
- Website – www.hopeiowa.org
- Established – 1915-01-01
- Beds – 48
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 730
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter –No
Description
Hope Ministries offers short-term and long-term shelter and programming for women and children through Hope Center. While we do not specialize in working with victims of domestic violence, many of the women we serve have DV in their background. We are NOT a safe house.
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