• The Duluth Model provides a visual overview of abusive practices in relationships and healthy alternatives. [article]

• ​The Cycle of Abuse infographic shows the stages that relationships cycle through when abuse is present. [article]

• The Cycle of Abuse : 4 Phases of a Toxic Relationship [​YouTube video]

• Friday Fix: How to Stay Mentally Strong When Someone Is Gaslighting You. The VeryWellMind podcast [podcast]

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Understanding Your Experience

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Help for those Experiencing Abuse

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone: 800-799-7233 / 800-787-3224 (TTY)

Link: Chat Online

The hotline is answered by trained counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is confidential. Staff can provide support, education and safety planning. Multiple languages available.

 

SafeLine Kansas: Confidential and accessible 24/7

1-888-363-2287 or text SAFE to 847411.

SafeLine Kansas is a 24/7, free and confidential support line for Kansans experiencing sexual or domestic violence. This line will connect you with trained professionals who can help you take the next step toward safety and healing.

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Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence

https://www.kcsdv.org/find-help/in-kansas/dv-sa-services-map/

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Housing and Financial Resources

Catholic Charities Harbor House

Phone: 316-263-6000

Website: http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/

Crisis Hotline Number: 866-899-5522 or 316-263-6000

Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter and outreach advocacy services to guide survivors of abuse through the judicial, medical and DCF systems.

• SAFE Project: One of Harbor House’s largest outreach programs is SAFE Project, which is a collaborative program funded through a grant from the Kansas Department for Children and Families. SAFE case managers working in Hutchinson, El Dorado, Pittsburg, Wichita and Winfield serve the entire 25-county area of south central and southeast Kansas.

 

The SAFE Project may be able to help you if past or current domestic violence or sexual assault is affecting your safety or ability to work for any of these reasons:

• Living in fear because someone is hurting or threatening you.

• Risk danger if the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) pursues child support.

• You are overwhelmed by current or past sexual or domestic violence and cannot work.

• Your intimate partner keeps you from work or training.

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Guided by a dedicated case manager, the SAFE Project offers each participant:

• Safety: Safety planning, conflict resolution and abuse education

• Advocacy: Medical and psycho-social services, responsible parenting and healthy relationships education

• Finances: Financial education, including budgeting

• Employment: Career and employment services

 

For more information or to register for SAFE Project, contact:

Call the Harbor House hotline at (316) 263-6000 or toll-free at 1-866-899-5522; hearing impaired call TTY/TDD 7-1-1.

Your local DCF Service Center

Your EES case worker

https://www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/safe-project/

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StepStone, Inc.

Website: http://www.stepstoneks.org/stepstone

Crisis Hotline Number: 316-265-1611

StepStone responds to the critical needs of the survivors of domestic violence by providing supportive services and transitional housing.

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Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC)

Website: http://wichitasac.com/

Crisis Hotline Number: 877-927-2248 or 316-263-3002 o español: 316-263-2044

355 N Waco Avenue #100

Wichita, KS 67202

Free and confidential crisis intervention, support, information and referrals.

 

Wichita Family Crisis Center, Inc.

Website: http://www.wichitafamilycrisiscenter.org/

Crisis Hotline Number: 316-267-7233 (SAFE)

The Wichita Family Crisis Center provides comprehensive services for victims of sexual and domestic violence and sexual exploitation with the intent of increasing safety for victims, increasing accountability for perpetrators, and creating a community environment that recognizes these issues and works to prevent future occurrences.

• Shelter: Emergency shelter is accessed through a 24-hour hotline (316.267.SAFE) that provides immediate crisis intervention and access to referral services. Once safety and critical needs have been addressed, victims receive a wide range of services to help overcome the trauma they have experienced and start rebuilding their lives.

• Outreach Services: Outreach services are available to anyone facing domestic violence who needs the support of an advocate, but may not need shelter services. Advocates work with individuals to assess current needs and lethality risks and complete a comprehensive safety plan. Support groups and classes are available to increase victim’s understanding of domestic violence, its impacts on their life and their children’s lives, to increase support networks, and help them heal from trauma that is a result of abuse.

• Education and Prevention: Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness among women and children, yet it remains an elusive and underreported social problem. Domestic violence takes many forms including dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. It is an issue that many would prefer not to think or talk about. Education is imperative to break the cycle of violence and the Wichita Family Crisis Center works to increase the community’s understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, the needs of victims and the services available. Staff provides training for professionals, community groups, as well as juveniles dealing with topics of dating violence and healthy relationships. The Women’s Crisis Center also participates in community events, health fairs and informational forums to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Contact our Outreach Team to schedule a community presentation at 316-263-2313.

• Children’s Programming: Children’s Programming operates out of concern for children who have witnessed violent situations. It is critical for children who have been exposed to this environment to understand the importance of healthy relationships. Children’s Programming provides care and recreation for children, while at the same time encouraging positive behavior patterns. The positive approach offers alternatives to a life that may have been dominated by violence and the belief that physical force is a successful way to get what is wanted. The program focuses on reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors using A Window Between Worlds and Love and Logic curriculum.

• Court Advocacy: Advocates provide support to survivors as they move through the legal court systems and access protective orders.

• Medical Advocacy: ​Advocates respond onsite to medical and mental health facilities to provide support and assistance to survivors in accessing services related to domestic violence.

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Fresh Hope

email Jeanette Mericle or call her at (316) 425-0673

https://www.ccc.org/fresh_hope

Throughout the year, we offer three 4-month programs. Each 4-month program is set up to meet weekly on a Tuesday, with 2 different class times you can choose to attend- 1pm-3pm or 6pm-8pm.

There is no fee for this program. Free childcare is also available- however, transportation is the responsibility of the attendee.

• Diaper Depot

• Hygiene Pantry

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The Women’s Network

 (316) 262-3960

Located in Wichita, Kansas, empowers women survivors of domestic violence, women recovering from trauma, and women working for better lives. While others provide crisis care, we offer paths toward financial and emotional independence for long-term transformation and success, including: a domestic violence recovery program, education and employment opportunities, therapy and case management services. 

• Domestic Violence Recovery, Our Transitional Employment Program
  Our program is designed to support women who are survivors of domestic violence, who are out of crisis and transitioning into new patterns and opportunities. The six-month, 20-hour work week program offers part-time wages, training in computer and soft-skills, participation in the Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World  program and connection to employers.  Additional resources will be provided by community partners to assist in case management, healing from trauma, building healthy relationships, financial literacy and mentorship.

• Dress for Success
  Dress for Success career assistance and attire as well as practical real-life assistance for those re-entering or already in the workforce. Women can visit the Dress for Success boutique for guided suitings and monthly networking and career building events.

• Women work full-time in The Women’s Network in medical or other light manufacturing jobs created and operated by The Women’s Network. The program offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a transitional employment setting for those that are under-skilled and underemployed. Women gain skills and real-world experience to help secure steady, reliable employment outside The Women’s Network.

https://womens-network.org/

Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence

785-232-9784

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United Way Info Line

211

https://unitedwayplains.org/211-information-and-referral/

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Kansas Attorney General's Victim Compensation Website

120 SW 10th Ave 2nd Floor,

Topeka, KS 66612

785-296-2359, 800-828-9745

This is a resource for victims to receive financial support for medical bills, wage loss, therapy services, and relocation for safety expenses.

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Center of Hope

• Emergency assistance: emergency rent and utility assistance to those in danger of being evicted from their homes or having their utilities shut off

 

Sedgwick Housing Authority

• Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

 

City of Wichita - Housing & Community Services

• HUD Public Housing Program

• Housing Choice Voucher: designed to help income-eligible families pay their rent to private landlords.

 

United Methodist Open Door

• Utility assistance

• Family Rapid Re-Housing Program: assists families with children to quickly end their episode of homelessness by obtaining safe, secure and stable housing, so the family can achieve self-sufficiency

 

Salvation Army

• essential utility assistance

 

Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita

• Rapid Rehousing Program

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Legal Resources

Civil Division of Sedgwick County District Court

Link: Civil Division of Sedgwick County District Court

This website will allow you to seek restitution in the Civil Courts if restitution is not attainable through our courts.

 

Kansas Protection Order Portal

Link: Kansas Protection Order Portal

Sedgwick County PFA Office

Phone: 316-660-5290

Protection from Abuse and Protection from Stalking orders are issued by the county. They are not within the City of Wichita’s jurisdiction and all questions should be directed to the PFA office.

 

VINE

Phone: 1-866-574-8463

Link: VINE

Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons. Register to get notifications of when your offender has been arrested or released.
 

Kansas Legal Service

316-265-9681

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Child Support Services

888-757-2445

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Local Law Enforcement and Court Offices

Sedgwick County Sheriff Investigations

316-660-5300

 

Sedgwick County Sheriff Records

316-660-3888

 

Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office

525 N. Main, Wichita Ks 67203

316-660-3600

 

DA’s Domestic Violence Coordinator

316-660-3637

 

City of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office

316-268-4569

 

City of Wichita Prosecutor’s  DV Advocate

316-268-4568

 

Wichita Police Department Investigations

316-268-4407

 

Wichita Police Department DV/Sex Crimes

316-268-4156

 

WPD Victim Assistance Unit

316-268-4274 or 316-268-4376

 

Wichita Police Department Records

316-268-4186

 

KDOC Office of Victim Services

316-866-404-673

 

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Other Resources

Comcare Crisis   

316-660-7500

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Project Access

1102 South Hillside St.
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 688-0600

https://centralplainshealthcarepartnership.org/project-access/

A physician-led community partnership that coordinates access to donated health care for lower-income, uninsured residents of Wichita/Sedgwick County. This program coordinates care donated by local physicians, dentists, hospitals, and other medical providers, as well as prescription and durable medical equipment.

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The Treehouse

https://www.wichitatreehouse.org/

Offers educational programs Monday-Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am. Free child care is provided during class time for children between one and five years old. By attending the one hour class moms are able to earn diapers, formula or Baby Bucks. The Treehouse guides and empowers new moms by providing positive female role models, education and spiritual support.

• Layette & Car Seat Program

• Thrift store offers basic supplies for infants up to 8 youth

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