In episode 66 we speak with Amber Siderewicz with the Watertown, South Dakota Beacon Center.
The Beacon Center is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1977 that provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Beacon Center Services
24 HOUR CRISIS LINE for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
TRAINED ADVOCATES to provide information, support. and referral
o COURT ADVOCACY—assistance with protection orders and accompaniment to legal hearings
o MEDICAL ADVOCACY--accompany sexual assault victims during medical exam
SHELTER for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing for victims that are fleeing a dangerous situation and need a safe place to live
COUNSELING SERVICES
o CRISIS COUNSELING - adult individual and group counseling; including rape crisis services
o PERSONAL COUNSELING - specializing in working with victims of trauma, domestic violence and sexual assault
o SUPPORT GROUPS -meets on Tuesday from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm -. Provides a safe, supportive place for discussion and healing from past or present trauma and abuse
FAMILY VISITATION CENTER offers a facility where supervised visits and safe exchanges of children between parents where children will not be exposed to parental conflicts can occur (fee may apply)
EDUCATION and OUTREACH — tours and presentations available
ALL SERVICES ARE AT NO CHARGE!! 😲😲
Visit them online @ www.beaconcentersd.com
Contact Info: admin@beaconcentersd.com
Crisis Line - 605-886-4300 - 800-660-8014
Business Line - 605-886-4304 - FAX - 605-878-2045
PO BOX 781
Watertown, SD 57201
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