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Crossroads Safehouse provides services and safehousing to adults and children affected by intimate partner abuse. Crossroads is the largest direct service provider for victims of domestic violence in Colorado. Our services and programs include:

For recent victims and long-term survivors

Trained advocates staff our crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Up to 150 languages are spoken through a third-party interpretation service, which is also available to clients 24/7. Spanish interpreters are part of our advocacy staff.

Staff provides support, advocacy, information and referral services to the community. People in need of help, information, or support are encouraged to contact Crossroads Safehouse toll free at 1-888-541-SAFE (7233) or 970-482-3502.

EMERGENCY SAFEHOUSING

Adults and children who are experiencing abuse qualify for emergency safehousing services. The Safehouse location is kept confidential for the safety of individuals seeking shelter. Staff members are available at the Safehouse round the clock, and all basic necessities, including food, clothing, household supplies, toiletries, and over-the-counter medications, are provided through donations from supportive community members and agencies.

Shelter for adults and their children is available for up to six weeks. Alternative safehousing is provided for men in imminent danger and in need of shelter.

Each family is given the privacy of their own bedroom, while having the support of other residents through shared living, dining, and children's play areas.

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Counseling is a process of self-discovery and planning for change; adults and youths work with trained advocates individually and in group settings to share their experiences, learn from one another, and create safety plans.

Family sessions are also offered to facilitate communication and problem solving within the family.

YOUTH PROGRAM

The youth program encompasses services to help children and teens increase self-esteem, develop and practice coping and communication skills, and learn alternatives to aggressive behaviors. Parenting assistance also helps in the development of a healthy family unit.


Children who are residents at the safehouse have the option to vividly express positive ways to use their hands and communicate solidarity to future child residents via the "Hands are Not for Hitting" wall.

• The Children's Program at Crossroads provides a safe, violence-free environment with structure and consistency for children in a time of crisis. Structured activities are designed to assist children in developing non-violent play and conflict resolution, as well as enhancing coping skills and implementing safety plans.


• The Teen Dating Violence Institute, or TDVI, is a peer-education approach to teaching young people about dating violence. High school seniors present the Healthy Relationships curriculum to Poudre Valley middle and high school students in 45-90 minute sessions as part of a health education course.