Options - Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

             Hays Office
             2716 Plaza Avenue
             P.O. Box 284
             Hays, Kansas 67601
             Ph: 785-625-4202

             Colby Office
             475 1/2 Chick Street
             Colby, Kansas 67701
             Ph: 785-460-1982

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In 2011, We...

Helped 452 individuals

Answered 325 hotline calls

Provided 35 adults and 48 children with safe shelter

Options is here to help.

(Options does not discriminate based on an individuals' age, color, culture, ethnicity, origin, physical limitation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected consideration.)

Each situation is unique. Each individual is the expert concerning their experiences and situation. All services are free, confidential and non-judgmental. Options provides the following services:

24-hour Crisis Intervention:Trained advocates are available 24-7.

One-on-One Counseling:Counseling may be provided via face-to-face, phone, or other means of electronic communication, if requested.

Personal Advocacy:Advocates are available to meet each individual where they are at the time of their need.

Safety Planning:An advocate will work to help each individual, requesting services, develop a safety plan based on individual needs and experience.

Safe Shelter:Immediate and short-term shelter may be available, contact an advocate for more information.

Support Groups:Regular facilitated meetings occur, contact an advocate for more information

Community Referrals:Advocates can provide individuals with referrals to community resources.

Public Presentation:Options offers free presentations concerning the issues of domestic, sexual, stalking and interpersonal violence. Knowledge is our best tool to identify and confront the causes of violence in society. Contact Options to schedule a presentation to your local group, church, school or work.

Are you afraid?

Do you know someone who is?

Not sure?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Please call 1-800-794-4624 to speak with an advocate for help with your situation.

In the News...

Our office moved location in 2012 and we are so appreciative of those that donated their time and talents to help with this endeavor!