volunteering

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IF YOU ARE IN DANGER: CALL 911




Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence​​  


Hotlines


Victims Rights 


National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800-799-SAFE

Local Hotline:

​208-556-0500

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Foundation History

SERVICES INCLUDED

Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center

mission & vision

It is our mission of Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center to provide crisis intervention, advocacy services, and resources that empowers and promotes healthy and safe lives in Shoshone County. 

24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE 
Emergency crisis support, assistance and referrals are available by calling the 24hr crisis line, 208.556.0500. All conversations are confidential. Collect calls accepted. 
 
 
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER 
Temporary shelter is provided for battered women and dependent children who are in danger and have no other place to go. 
 
 
LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM 
Trained legal advocates provide information  about accessing the legal system and assist victims obtain Temporary Protective Orders. The advocate or a volunteer also accompanies the victim to court hearings and helps the victim navigate the judicial systeem. Advocates also help eligable victims apply for the Idaho Victim's Compensation Program and pursue criminal warrants through magistrate court. 
 
 
MEDICAL ADVOCACY
Trained victim advocates accompany you or meet you at a medical facility to support women and children through sexual assault exams and/or medical exams for injuries inflicted as a result of a major crime. 
 
 
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING 
The SCCRC provides a list of local counseling centers for counseling ssevices to victims and their children. 
 
 
SUPPORT GROUP
At this time we have 1 weekly support group offered. This group is for women and provides a safe place for women to share experiences, offer encouragement, and offer support to help each other live safe, violent free lives. Dinner and daycare is provided. 
 
 
COMMUNITY EDUCATION/OUTREACH 
Training and education to schools, churches civic organizations, and other agencies requesting information about our services.
 
 
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT 
Our staff and trained volunteers are available for confidential phone and/or in-person support sessions. 
 
 
COMPUTER LAB
The Hecla Mining Foundation donated the computer lab for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The computer lab is available during office hours from 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. Educational software programs are available as well as internet usage for such things as employment search, GED testing, and legal documents to assist victims in obtaining civil protection orders. 
 

Locations: Call for address in 

Wallace and Kellogg 

208.556.0500

​208.783.1453

HOW CAN YOU HELP A FRIEND?

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  • Educate your self about myths and facts of abuse and share this information;
  • Don't judge your friend's decisions;
  • Tell them they did not cause and do not deserve the abuse;
  • Be aware that violence escalates in frequency and severity;
  • Understand that getting out takes time;
  • Tell them that an assault in an intimate relationship is against the law;
  • Encourage them to confide in a trusted adult if you believe the situation is getting worse;

Encourage them to call the 24 hr-Crisis Line  ​


208-556-0500

​​​​​​​​​​1981- The Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center was established as the local victim's resource center. At that time, concerned citizens saw the need for victim advocacy in our mining communities. They formed the "Shoshone County Women's Resource Center" and have been providing advocacy services since. The center was directed by one party, volunteers and a board of directors for most of its life.​


2009- ​​We saw the return of a woman who grew up in Shoshone County.  Kellie Lavigne saw the  opportunity to grow the center and she agreed to the Executive Director (ED) position. At that time, the organization’s operating budget was $8,000 which has grown to over $100,000. In the last five (5) years, the center has served over 1,100 victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.


2013- ​​ The name of the organization was changed to the "Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center" which has proven more gender friendly.


2015- Additional funding afforded the opportunity to expand office locations in Shoshone County. An office was opened in Kellogg, Idaho in order to better serve the west end of the county. The office is located in the Mountain Health Clinic building creating a partnership with medical and mental health providers associated with Heritage Health. 


Ms. Lavigne  has formed collaborative relationships with local law enforcement, medical communities, mental health organizations, school districts, churches, business and community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary clubs. The Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center remains a well-respected needed victim advocacy organization in Shoshone County. The nearest advocacy organization is 50 miles west which in the wintertime can prove hazardous due to road conditions. 

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