Owensboro, KY Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 7, 2019 7:46 am
- 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 1 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Owensboro, KY with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 8 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Evansville, Jasper, and Mount Vernon.
Owensboro Area Shelter, Information & Services, Inc in Owensboro, KY
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 270-685-0260 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-882-2873
- Business – 270-685-0260
- Languages Spoken -English
- TTY/TTD – 800-648-6050
- Fax – 270-685-1764
- 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
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster Counties in Kentucky
About Owensboro Area Shelter, Information & Services, Inc
- Website – www.oasisshelter.org
- Established – 1980-01-01
- Beds – 60
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 730
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
OASIS is a 60-bed facility serving the Green River Area Development District of Kentucky. Both residential and non-residential services are offered. In addition to the domestic violence education, we also offer an in-house substance abuse treatment program to women needing this service. Our program is unique in that it allows mothers to bring their children with them, creating a more solid chance of success in overcoming domestic violence and the often harmful coping mechanisms victims have developed.
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