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Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides free, confidential crisis intervention to all victims of violent crimes and trauma, including victims of mass violence incidents. Offers emotional support and information. Provides assistance from first response at the crime scenes to court support throughout the justice system and includes the following services: - 24-hour Crisis Intervention: -- Debriefing, group crisis intervention, and individualized crisis intervention. -- 24-hour crisis hotline. -- Crime scene response and death notification. - Court Advocacy: -- Personal advocacy and action planning. -- Court accompaniment and assistance. -- Police and incident report follow-up. -- Protection orders and victim impact statements. -- Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE). -- Victim rights education. -- Information on and assistance with the Ohio Crime Victim Compensation Program application. -- Children Who Witness Violence Program/Drop In Center.

Provides legal support to victims in preparing domestic violence petitions and referrals to legal representation as available in civil domestic violence cases.

Provides a court advocate to assist victims of the crime of domestic violence navigating the court and legal system. Services may include assisting with protection order or victim compensation claims applications as well as answering questions about legal processes.

Provides legal assistance for LGBTQ+ individuals. Cases may include: *Gender marker changes *Name changes *Family law (custody, divorce, child support) **They are unable to accept cases involving adoptions**

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Evaluates cases for possible assistance with civil protection order and where one of the following is true: - The applicant or minor child has experienced an incident of abuse within the last 60 days; - The abuser has threatened to kill or physically harm applicant or commit suicide within the last 60 days coupled with severe physical violence in the past year; - The abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence within the past 60 days or a CPO has been issued against abuser; - The abuser is incarcerated for offense of violence and has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; - Juvenile court custody matter where unmarried biological mother is seeking custody or incident of abuse towards minor child was alleged but not substantiated, or applicant is concerned about complying with court-ordered custody or visitation due to COVID-19.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO). Some cases are handled by staff attorneys and some are referred to volunteer lawyers who have agreed to provide free services.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to individual victims of domestic violence, stalking or related crimes who are looking to file protective orders. Includes information on the legal process, accompaniment to court appointments, safety planning, and planning for next steps in the legal process. Advocates are not attorneys but have access to lists of attorneys who are knowledgeable about domestic violence. Also provides case management for survivors of domestic violence.

Assists with short term crisis intervention and/or makes appropriate referrals for victims of crimes and their families regarding the recovery from the trauma of their crime related experience; assists with referrals for compensation regarding medical bills as related to the crime, if applicable; assists and supports the victim through the legal system/court process. Assists and supports the victim through the post-conviction process of the case. Also assists and offers support to victims of domestic violence during the process of applying for civil protection orders and temporary protection orders, including stalking and sexually-oriented protection orders.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Trained advocates provide emotional support, information, and offer accompaniment in the following areas for all survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking. *Law Enforcement Accompaniment: may include information on victim rights, developing a safety plan, or accompaniment during police reports *Legal Accompaniment: may include information, support, and accompaniment for civil or legal actions such as divorce, protection orders, applying for legal fee assistance, and emergency custody *Medical Accompaniment: offers accompaniment to hospital examinations and follow-up appointments for individuals that wish to seek or require medical attention *Title IX Accompaniment: may include assistance and accompaniment for students wishing to file Title IX complaints or seeking educational accommodations *Workplace Accompaniment: may include assistance and accompaniment for individuals wishing to file workplace related complaints or protection orders

Helps victims of domestic abuse obtain a temporary restraining order. Intent of the temporary restraining order is to prevent harassment, stalking or violence on the part of the abusive individual until the court can set a hearing to review the evidence and determine what permanent relief is appropriate. Offers additional assistance for battered women or men who are initiating a divorce.

Provides 24/7 support to survivors of sexual violence. Offers accompaniment while receiving medical treatment and/or legal services. Provides emotional support and crisis intervention at any stage of recovery. Assists in obtaining protection/restraining orders.

Provides support for victims of sexual violence which may include crisis intervention, emotional support, assistance with applications such as address protection, information on legal rights, navigating the medical and criminal justice systems, and accompaniment services.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Helps victims of domestic abuse obtain a temporary restraining order. Intent of the temporary restraining order is to prevent harassment, stalking or violence on the part of the abusive individual until the court can set a hearing to review the evidence and determine what permanent relief is appropriate. Offers additional assistance for battered women or men who are initiating a divorce.

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault or related crimes. Acts as intake for all restraining orders in Portage County. Will help the victim fill out and file any necessary paperwork and will accompany the victim to all legal proceedings.