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What We Do

All services provided by ACCESS are free and confidential.  To learn more about our services or to set up an appointment with an advocate, call (515) 292-5378.

• 24-hour Crisis Line: Listening, support, information and advocacy
• Shelter: Safe, temporary housing for women and their children.
• Children's Programs: Counseling, advocacy, outings, and play groups.
• Individual Counseling: Short-term counseling to adult survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, or domestic violence or dating violence.
• Support Groups: Support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and children who have experienced or witnessed family violence.
• Advocacy: Support, information and referrals for clients working with the legal, medical, or social service systems.
• Community Education: Educational programming to schools, community groups, organizations and agencies.
• Crisis Response Services
• SART (Story County Sexual Assault Response Team): Crisis support and on-going advocacy.
• Call 29-ALERT (292-5378) to speak with an ACCESS volunteer about your options.