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New Directions Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center

Here for you.

If you are experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, you are not alone. What is happening is not your fault, and help is available.

At TCN Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center, we offer confidential, supportive, and voluntary services for anyone affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. You do not have to go through this alone. Whether you need someone to listen, help understand your options, or support taking the next step, we are here for you.

Our advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Explore the services below to learn more about how we support survivors and help build a future free from violence.

TCN Crisis Support Grid & Accordion

24-Hour DV Crisis Line

1-877-394-1046

Crisis Support

Call our confidential hotline any time, day or night, for immediate support.

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DV Text Line

937-446-6411

Text for Help

Office Hours Text:
Mon-Fri | 8am - 5pm

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Immediate Assistance

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Emergency

If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services right away.

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What Happens When You Call

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-877-394-1046

When You Call

You will speak with a trained advocate who understands domestic violence and sexual assault. You can expect:

  • Someone who will listen without judgment
  • A conversation that is confidential and private
  • Support to talk through what is happening
  • Help exploring your options and next steps
  • Safety planning
  • Information about shelters or other services if you want them

You are not required to give your name and you do not have to make any decisions during the call. Our advocates are here to support you at your pace.

Not Ready to Call Yet?

It’s okay if you’re not ready to reach out. Many survivors take time to explore information before contacting someone.

When you are ready, our advocates are here to listen without judgment and help you explore your options. You are always welcome to call, even if you just have questions.

Assess your safety and create your personal safety plan
Available Now 1-877-394-1046
Danger Assessment (DA-20) - Modal Version

Danger Assessment (DA)

The Danger Assessment is an instrument used to help determine the level of danger an abused woman has of being killed by her intimate partner.

Please complete the 20-item weighted questionnaire below.

SAFETY ALERT

This interactive safety plan will ask you to enter information into an online form. Before you begin, please make sure the computer you are using is in a safe place and is not being monitored.

If it isn’t safe to enter information online right now, you can still read through the safety plan, think about your answers, or write them down in a secure location.

What is a Safety Plan?

A safety plan is a personalized set of steps you can take to reduce your risk of harm. It’s designed around your life—at home, at school, at work, and other places you go—so you can feel more prepared and safe.

How do I make a safety plan?

Take your time and go through each section of this tool. You’ll answer questions that help you identify safety options that fit your situation. When you finish, you’ll have a printable version of your personalized safety plan to keep with you.

Keep In Mind

  • For the plan to be effective, try to provide honest and accurate information.
  • We do not save or store this data. It only exists on your screen right now.
  • Keep your completed safety plan in a secure but accessible place.
  • Trust your instincts and take steps that feel safe for you.

Basics

Home / Family

You can leave this blank.

A word or phrase you can say or message to ask family or friends for help without your partner knowing. Be sure that anyone who knows the code phrase also knows exactly what you want them to do if it's used.

Be sure to talk to the person you can stay with, so they are ready if you need them.

Consider adding the address here as well, and familiarize yourself with how to get there.

This can be a nearby police station, a store, a McDonald's, or any other place that's open and has people around. Consider adding the address here as well, and familiarize yourself with how to get there.

School

This should be a different route than you usually take.

If not, feel free to leave this blank.

You can list more than one person.

Job

This should be a different route than you usually take.

If not, feel free to leave this blank.

Write this person's phone number on your emergency card and keep it in your wallet or another safe place.

Technology

Technology Safety Toolkit

Be sure to think about all your online accounts.

Examples: sensitive or risqué photos, text messages, or voice recordings.

Partner

Write this person's phone number on your emergency card and keep it in your wallet or another safe place.

Write this person's phone number on your emergency card and keep it in your wallet or another safe place.

This should be a populated public space where can talk with your partner.

Write this person's phone number on your emergency card and keep it in your wallet or another safe place.

Children

This can be a room in your home, a neighbor's home, or the local police station. It should be somewhere that your children can safely go by themselves.

911 as well as family and/or friends?

Emotional

Enjoyable activities can help you stay away if you leave

You can write down multiple names. This should be someone other than your partner. Write this person's phone number on your emergency card and keep it in your wallet or another safe place.

Plan Complete

Review your answers below. When you are ready, use the print button to save this as a PDF. Remember: Leaving this page will permanently delete this data.

My Personal Safety Plan

Crisis Hotline & Text

Call or Text 24/7

Call: 1-877-394-1046

Text: 937-347-5111

You are not alone.

How We Help

Soteria House

Emergency Shelter

Emergency Shelter

Safe & Confidential Housing

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Case Management

Personalized Support

Connecting Resources

Housing, Medical, & Work

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Legal Advocacy

Rights & Systems

Legal Support

Protection Orders & Court

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Counseling & Transitions

Healing & Growth

Professional Care

LISW & Trauma Specialists

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Violence Prevention

Education

Community Awareness

Free Outreach Programs

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Community Outreach

Collaborate

Get Involved

Donation Drives & Events

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24/7 Crisis Support

When you call or text, you will reach a trained advocate who understands domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • You’re not sure what to do
  • You just need someone to listen
  • You’re calling for a friend or family member
  • You want information but aren’t ready to make changes
24/7 Crisis Line
CALL: 1-877-394-1046
Secure Messaging
TEXT: 937-347-5111
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Soteria House – Emergency Shelter

At Soteria House, we provide a safe and confidential shelter where survivors and their children are welcomed with compassion, respect, and care. We are committed to helping families feel supported as they focus on safety, begin their healing journey, and work toward rebuilding their lives with hope and confidence.

Our shelter is open to survivors from all walks of life and their families. It is a 24-hour facility that is a comfortable home-like environment with shared living spaces, where survivors can meet immediate needs, including safe housing, food, clothing, and essential items. Advocates are available to provide support and help survivors plan for a safer future. For safety, the location is undisclosed.

Shelter Office
937-404-2365
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Case Management Services

Our case management team helps connect survivors and their families with resources that support their goals and future plans.

  • Referral and support for substance use or counseling services
  • Connection to community resources
  • Assistance in accessing programs for housing, medical needs, and employment
Crisis Support
1-877-394-1046
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Counseling / Life Transitions

TCN Crisis Center offers mental health counseling with a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, providing compassionate, trauma-informed support tailored to each survivor.

We also offer free Life Transitions sessions, no diagnosis required, focused on education, practical tools, and support through grief, loss, and the complex emotions that come with major life changes. These sessions create a safe space to process, regain a sense of control, and begin moving forward with hope and strength.

Office
937-593-5777
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Violence Prevention

TCN offers free education and outreach programs for schools and community organizations focused on domestic violence and sexual assault prevention.

Our goal is to empower individuals and communities with knowledge and tools to:

  • Recognize warning signs of abuse
  • Support survivors in helpful ways
  • Promote healthy relationships
  • Build safer communities
Office
937-593-5777
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Community Outreach

We encourage community members and organizations to engage with us for unique events and collaborative opportunities. Individuals, churches, schools and other groups have participated with us in special events and donation drives.

We observe and participate in:

  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – February
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October
Office
937-593-5777
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