If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. There are various victim service providers in Caldwell County dedicated to offering assistance and resources to those in need. Victim service providers play a critical role in supporting individuals who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of victimization.
From law enforcement agencies to housing organizations, medical facilities to mental health services, and beyond, a wide range of victim service providers and support is available to help survivors on their journey to safety and recovery.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department: (828) 758-2324
- Lenoir Police Department:(828) 757-2121
- Hudson Police Department:(828) 728-5021
- Granite Falls Police Department: (828) 396-335
CALDWELL COUNTY
- DA’s Office, Victim Witness Coordinator: (828) 759-8410
- Magistrate’s Office: (828) 759-8414
- Clerk of Court, Civil: (828) 759-8403
- Clerk of Court, Criminal: (828) 759-8402
- District Attorney:(828) 759-8410
- Probation / Parole:(828) 757-5633
- Dept. of Social Services — Child Protective Services, Child Care Assistance, Adolescent Parenting Program, Child Support, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Work First Family Assistance, Emergency Assistance: (828) 426-8200
HOUSING
- Lenoir Emergency Outreach Shelter—Caldwell County’s first full-service permanent emergency shelter to serve men, women and children, entire families under one roof: (828) 726-3634
- Lenoir Housing Authority—Housing for two-income families. Accepts applications on Wednesdays: (828) 758-5536
- Section 8—Rental Assistance, provides a rental subsidy for housing: (828) 322-9191
- Salvation Army Shelter of Hope—Shelter for men, women, and children: (828) 322-8061
FINANCIAL
- Yokefellow Christian Ministries—Utilities, food, clothing, medication. Open Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri. 9AM-Noon/1PM-3:30PM: (828) 754-7088
- South Caldwell Christian Ministries—Utilities, food, clothing, medication. 9AM-5PM Tue & Thu / 9AM-2PM Wed: (828) 396-4000
MEDICAL
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital: (828) 757-5100
- Caldwell County Health Department: (828) 426-8400
- Helping Hands Clinic: (828) 754-8565
- Unifour-Hart Urgent Care:(828) 728-2080
TRANSPORTATION
- CCATS:(828) 757-8679
- Howard’s Cab—7AM-6PM Daily: (828) 754-3471
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MENTAL HEALTH
- RHA: (828) 394-5563
- Appalachian Counseling & Evaluation Center: (828) 757-5675
- New Directions Counseling: (828) 754-6087
- The Counseling Group: (828) 758-4602
ABUSER TREATMENT PROGRAM
- DonLin Counseling Services: (828) 231-7371
OTHERS
- Legal Aid of North Carolina—Legal representation for Domestic Violence Protection Orders. Applicants must go through Shelter Home of Caldwell County for referral: (828) 437-8280
- Employment Security Commission: (828) 757-5622
- Family Resource Center: (828) 757-8632
- Caldwell Friends—Mentoring: (828) 758-4683
- United Way:211
INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
- North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
- Love Is Not Abuse
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Security On Campus, Inc.
- SOAR – Speaking Out About Rape
- Darkness to Light – Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
- CyberTipLine – the Nation 911 Reporting Mechanism for Sex Crimes Involving Children
- North Carolina’s 10-year plan to end Domestic Violence
- A Call to Men – Become 1 of the 5,000 Men That Are Saying NO to Domestic Violence
- How to Live United!
- Start By Believing
- End Violence Against Women International
LINKS TO SOME OF OUR PARTNERS
- Stolen Woman: A Christian suspense novel about Human Trafficking, written by local author, Kimberly Rae.
- North Carolina’s Stop Human Trafficking
- Private Violence– A documentary about the movement against battering in America
VictimLaw: VictimLaw has been designed as a comprehensive, user-friendly, online database of victims’ rights statutes, tribal laws, constitutional amendments, court rules, administrative code provisions, and case summaries of related court decisions that meet the needs of a wide variety of users with different levels of substantive and technological expertise.
FAQs
What services are provided to the victims?
The services provided to the victims depend upon the available resources and the sensitivity of the case. However, common services provided to the victims are listed below:
- Provide safety and basic needs to the individuals.
- Emergency shelter, where the victim can stay safe.
- Counseling and therapy sessions to heal from the trauma.
- Legal advocacy to make the victim understand their rights and how to proceed legally.
What is an Abuser Treatment Program?
An abuser treatment program is a form of a resource that addresses the abusive behavior of an individual. This program is for abusers and involves group therapy, counseling, and educational sessions that help the abuser to understand their actions and learn the non-violent ways to resolve a conflict. The programs are effective, but the effectiveness may vary from individual to individual.