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The
Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC) is a non-profit program that
provides shelter and comprehensive intervention services to victims of
domestic violence in Alexander County. Our services include: Court advocacy,
victim support consultations, a 24 hour DV and Sexual Assault crisis line,
support groups, and emergency food, clothing, and financial assistance.
The DVRC provides educational programs on the prevention of violence against
men, women, families, and children. DVRC also strives to encourage interagency
coordination of community services for victims of domestic violence.


- Volunteer
- Offer
your financial support to Domestic Violence Resource Center of Alexander
County
- Tell a
friend about us
- Invite
us to speak to your business, club, school or place of worship
- Educate
your children about healthy relationships.

All
Services provided by the staff and volunteers of the Domestic Violence
Resource Center are available to the community and clients free of charge
and are confidential.
Support
Services Include:
- 24-hour
Crisis Counseling
- Emergency
Assistance
- Court
Advocacy
- Hospital
Accompaniment
- Information
and Referral
- Support
Groups
- Safe
Shelter
- Rape
and Sexual Assault Program
Community
Education Includes:
-
Youth
Education Services
- Community
Presentations
- Displays
- Professional
Training
Volunteer
Services Include:
- Advocacy
- Administrative/Special
Projects
- Public
Awareness Programs
- Fund
Raising Activities
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Rebecca "Becky" Grogan
April 21, 1982 - April 5, 2006
Rebecca will be dearly missed by her family, friends and co-workers. "We
love you Becky and know that you are an Angel in God's heavenly choir."
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The
Domestic Violence Resource Center of Alexander County continues to
collect old cell phones to assist victims of domestic or family violence.
A $50 donation receipt for tax purposes will be provided for each phone
donated. Phone for drop off info:
828-635-8850

If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help, call
these numbers :
| Emergency |
911
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| Sheriff's
Office |
828-632-4658 |
| Magistrate |
828-632-4689 |
Department
of
Social Services |
828-632-1080 |
| 24
Hour Crisis Line |
828-635-8881
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| Mental
Health |
828-632-7005 |
National
Domestic
Violence Hotline |
1-800-799-SAFE |
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Just
beneath the surface
I have a life that’s
filled with hope
Though all you can see right now
Is someone struggling to cope
My
days may seem to only hold
Long hours of
dread and fear
But I’m determined to be free
And that time is nearly
here.
Just
beneath the surface
I am a person full
of life
Though my eyes may lack a sparkle
I am shining deep inside
I'm
finding a way to break out
Of this
prison I am in
At last I will be myself
I will start to live again
Just
beneath the surface
I am daring and brave
Although I cower in the dark
I find courage to face each day
With
every blow that I endure
Inwardly I stand
and fight
I will not quit, I’ll carry on
And I know I will survive
Just
beneath the surface
Is someone I used to
be
Now I’ve become that person
The one and only Real Me
I
found the strength to finally leave
Now each
day I gladly face
Choices are mine to make
Freedom I now embrace.
By Ingrid Townsend
Executive Director
Domestic Violence Resource Center
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The Domestic
Violence Resource Center of Alexander County, Inc. began as satellite
office of SAFE, Inc. in Wilkes County. The SAFE, Inc. Board of Directors
oversaw the programs start-up operations. Due to the assistance and
support of the Wilkes Shelter, the Domestic Violence Resource Center
of Alexander County, Inc. was able to open a public office on January
03, 2000 with start-up funds for community education from NCDOA.
read
more about our history

Click
to visit United Way of Alexander County
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