SERVICES PROVIDED BY HAVEN OF THE DAN RIVER REGION, INC.

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Lisa Caviness
Executive Director

​HAVEN strives to meet the physical, emotional, and safety needs of DV and SV victims and their children by providing a comprehensive range of services and making referrals to supportive resources in the community.  Weekly support groups are facilitated by the DV and SV Advocates.  Court advocacy and one-on-one support is provided for both DV and SA victims by the advocates.  
SHELTER
The HAVEN shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Victims can call the agency phone number (434) 483-5482 and talk with the staff person on duty to arrange coming to the shelter, or they can call the Police Dispatch number (434-799-5111).  

Shelter at the HAVEN house is provided for women and children.  Adult male victims will be provided shelter at an alternative site.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) ADVOCACY 
​Domestic Violence Advocate

HAVEN provides support for victims in the community and in the shelter.  An Advocate provides information about protection orders, services available in the community, and court procedures.  The DV Advocate can attend court with victims and works with the Victim's Witness program at the Commonwealth Attorney's office when needed.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups are provided for victims of sexual violence and domestic violence.  

The domestic violence support group is held on Tuesdays.
Anyone interesed in attending the group must call or email The DV Advocate prior to the day of the group.

Sexual Violence support groups are for adults or children who are victims of sexual violence. Anyone interested in attending a Sexual Violence support group must call or email  the SV Advocate or Executive Director.

One-on-one support is also provided for victims and their families.  Anyone interested in one-on-one support should contact the DV Advocate or the SV Advocate to make arrangements.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE (SV) ADVOCACY

​Sexual Violence Advocate 

HAVEN provides support and services for victims in the community and in the shelter who have been sexually assaulted. The SV Advocate provides information and can accompany victims to court.  Trained volunteers can accompany victims to the hospital to have a PERK test.  HAVEN provides clothing for victims to wear home if their clothing is needed for forensic testing.

              CRISIS LINE

A 24-hour crisis line is available to provide information and support to victims and the community.  All staff are trained to handle crisis calls.  For information about available services, support, or crisis assistance, call (434) 483-5482 or call the National Hot-line at (800)799-7233.
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 COMMUNITY EDUCATION
HAVEN of the Dan River Region, Inc. has speakers who can attend churches, community groups, and other activities to speak about domestic and sexual violence as well as the services offered through the HAVEN program.

HAVEN provides activities in the community to educate and increase the awareness of citizens about the problems of domestic violence and sexual assault.  

To make arrangements for a speaker, contact Lisa Caviness, HAVEN Executive Director.