New Directions, The Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County

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You are not alone. New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County in Mount Vernon offers shelter and a 24-hour hotline for rape survivors and abused women. We are honored to serve the community with assistance for victims of partner violence and their children. We provide services for physical, emotional, and sexual assault including date and acquaintance rape. Anyone who has suffered these abuses or has simply has questions about their personal situation is invited to visit or call us for confidential care. Whether you're confused, scared, and feeling hopeless, we can help. At New Directions, we are dedicated to effecting social change that encourages safe, equal, loving, and healthy relationships that are free of violence. We want to end domestic violence in all forms and help victims take the next steps toward healing. Although we are not miracle workers, we are experienced listeners, counselors, advisers, and friends. We can help you identify your options in life and move in the right direction. We will help you uncover strengths you didn't know you had. In other words, we provide support for positive change. We are pleased to offer: • Safety shelter • Crisis hotline • Counseling and group support • Rape crisis services • Medical and legal resource referral • Domestic abuse prevention programs We invite you to visit our web site to read more about sexual harassment and our helpful list of red flags to an abusive relationship. At New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County, we're here for you. Call us today for caring service.