"The silence was killing me. And that's all there was. Silence. It was all I knew. Keep quiet. Pretend nothing happened, that nothing was wrong. And look how well that was turning out."
- J. Lynn, Wait For You
Our programs include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, emergency motels, emergency safe house, assistance with temporary protection order applications, court accompaniment, peer counseling, and weekly support groups.
We accept donations of funds, clothing, nonperishable food, and household items. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
By committing your time and expertise as a volunteer, you can make an invaluable contribution towards helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault regain a sense of self. With your volunteer support, victims gather strength to live a life free from violence.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Position needed for domestic violence program in Yerington. This position services all of Lyon County. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in an office setting. The Assistant Program Director will serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Some of the duties include answering the crisis line, provide emergency client […]
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is located in Fernley and will serve most of Lyon County. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience working in an office setting. The Rural Advocate will serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Some of the duties include: answering the crisis line, provide emergency client transportation, […]
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Sexual Assault Advocate works with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Responsible for all primary advocacy (short-term strategies for intervention). The advocate’s foremost responsibility is the victim’s immediate safety and immediate plan of action. The advocate works with the participant from the initial point of contact on issues of crisis intervention, […]