Emergency Safe-House / First Step - Approved

• First Step, Inc. provides free crisis intervention services for individuals who have recently experienced domestic and/or sexual violence, leading to emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical problems. Please call our 24-hour, toll-free crisis line at 1 (800) 658-2683. Emergency Safe-House: A 24-hour, safe haven that includes food, clothing, transportation, information, referral to other community services, and assistance with taking the necessary steps to reclaim independence. Individual & Group Counseling: Our Survivor Specialist and Outreach Counselors help victims, their families, and their friends cope with the trauma they have endured. Legal Advocacy: Our Law Enforcement Advocate accompanies clients to court, aides in communication with law enforcement, helps clients seeking Protective Orders, and assists in filing for Crime Victim Compensation. Hospital Advocacy: Hospital accompaniment provided by staff and trained volunteers. Education and Training: First Step, Inc. offers Community Education and Professional Training programs. Our Education Coordinator and Professional Trainer educate our community on an array of topics, including Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Bullying, Healthy Relationships, Non-stranger Rape, The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children, and Domestic Violence and the Workplace. Members of our community leave these presentations with a better understanding of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the tools necessary to offer support and resources to survivors. If you are interested in having a representative from First Step, Inc. provide a presentation for your class or organization, please call (940)723-7799. Crisis Intervention and Survivor Advocacy are available during regular business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F), by appointment only. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 1(800)658-2683 for more information or crisis intervention at any time.
• • Owner
    Rebecca Ruddy
  • Created On
    06-17-2024
  • Updated On
    04-14-2025
  • Update Reminder
    03-14-2026

• How To Contact

  • Name
    First Step
  • Phone
    (940) 723-7799
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    helpmegrow@ntauw.org
  • Alt Name
    24 Hr. Crisis Hotline
  • Alt Phone
    (800) 658-2683
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    624 Indiana Ave
  • Address 2
    Ste 304
  • City
    Wichita Falls
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    04-14-2025
  • Expiration Date
    N/A
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    First Step
  • Zip Code
    76301

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• Detailed Information

  • First Step, Inc. provides free crisis intervention services for individuals who have recently experienced domestic and/or sexual violence, leading to emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical problems. Please call our 24-hour, toll-free crisis line at

    1 (800) 658-2683.

    
    

    Emergency Safe-House:

    
    

    A 24-hour, safe haven that includes food, clothing, transportation, information, referral to other community services, and assistance with taking the necessary steps to reclaim independence.

    
    

    Individual & Group Counseling:

    
    

    Our Survivor Specialist and Outreach Counselors help victims, their families, and their friends cope with the trauma they have endured.

    
    

    Legal Advocacy:

    
    

    Our Law Enforcement Advocate accompanies clients to court, aides in communication with law enforcement, helps clients seeking Protective Orders, and assists in filing for Crime Victim Compensation.

    
    

    Hospital Advocacy:

    
    

    Hospital accompaniment provided by staff and trained volunteers.

    
    

    Education and Training:

    
    

    First Step, Inc. offers Community Education and Professional Training programs.

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    • TX
  • Counties
    • Wichita County
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