What We Do at Hill Country CARES

SAFE HOUSE
Available to people in immediate danger because of relationship violence or sexual assault and their children

COUNSELING
Provided for victims of relationship violence and sexual assault and their families

Individual counseling for child/teen victims of family violence or sexual assault or abuse and for their family members

Counseling for adult victims/survivors of relationship violence and/or sexual assault and their family members

Group counseling available for on-going support for adult female victims/survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault or abuse

Group counseling for children from homes where violence has occurred

ADVOCACY
24-hour hotline to provide peer counseling, emergency information and referral linking clients with appropriate community resources to meet personal and family needs resulting from crime victimization

Assistance with legal needs and Crime Victims Compensation Claims

Working with County Attorney's office, law enforcement agency or private attorney to secure a Protective Order if client chooses

Working with law enforcement officials on behalf of client for writing statement of pursuing charges preparing client for court process and accompaniment for court hearings.

BATTERERS' INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GROUP
Nominal fee charged for this service since it is for offenders

Individual and group sessions to re-educate offenders, anger management, alternative responses, and consequences for illegal behaviors

Available for court-ordered and self-referred males and females

PUBLIC EDUCATION:
For schools, churches, community groups, professional groups & organizations and cooperative training with law enforcement agencies call us at : 830.257.7088

- Hot Line -
830-257-2400
Bandera
830-796-3302
Boerne
830-249-8379
Fredericksburg
830-997-4357

For more information about how you can donate your time, talent or items call: 830.257.7088

Kerrville Hot Line: 830-257-2400