- The NewStory Center Administrative Office will be closed to the public. If you are in need of assistance, please call our 24/7 crisis line at (802) 775-3232. We will be offering advocacy via phone. Survivors seeking assistance can also email [email protected]. Those with administrative questions can email [email protected].
- The NewStory Center Support Group scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 is cancelled. We are exploring ways to connect virtually and will update when we can.
- We will continue to update the community via our website – www.nscvt.org, the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nscvt and Twitter page at twitter.com/NewStory_Center.
This is a scary and unprecedented time we are living in. We know that for survivors of domestic and sexual violence life is already challenging. Many experience anxiety and isolation on a daily basis and the panic and fear we are currently experiencing only compounds that. Please know that if you are experiencing domestic and sexual violence, we still hear you, we still see you, and we continue to stand with you. If you need us, please call – (802) 775-3232.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that one person uses to gain and maintain power and control over another, usually an intimate partner. Tactics may include physical, sexual, emotional, economic abuse, and isolation. |
STALKING The term “stalking” is used to describe specific kinds of behavior directed at a particular person, such as harassing or threatening. The behavior serves no legitimate purpose and shows a course or pattern of conduct. |
SEXUAL VIOLENCE If sexual assault happens to you, it is not your fault. And you are not alone. An advocate is available to talk with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 802 775-3232 . |
ARE YOU BEING ABUSED Our relationships and families should provide us with the things we all need: like love, being cared for, support and safety. But sometimes this is not our experience… |
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OUR MISSIONNewStory Center works to end the cycle of violence through support, education, prevention, and collaboration with all the people and communities of Rutland County. |
WE PROVIDE
 COUNSELING, LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE ADVOCACY for victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community. |
 EDUCATION TO MEN, WOMEN AND YOUTH to prevent and eliminate domestic and sexual violence in families, schools, and communities |
 EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES for domestic violence victims and their children in Rutland County. |
 CRISIS COUNSELING SERVICES for victims of domestic and sexual violence since 1979 |
$50$75$100$250$500$750$1000 gas card for a victim fleeing the area
bus pass for a victim to get to family in another state new cell phone and minutes for a victim to have a safe method of communication gift card to a grocery store to purchase food for a family residing in a motel cleaning supplies for resident use in the NewStory Center emergency shelter children’s craft supplies for use in the NewStory Center emergency shelter One month supply of peanut butter in the NewStory Center Food Pantry Thanksgiving meal for a family residing in the NewStory Center emergency shelter
Replacement identification documents such as driver’s license and birth certificate Training materials for community partners engaged in supporting victims of voilence Prescription co-pays NewStory Center emergency shelter playground maintenance Snow removal at the NewStory Center emergency shelter Lawn care at the NewStory Center emergency shelter School supplies for children who have had to leave everything behind One month supply of protein rich foods in the NewStory Center Food Pantry Hotel room for one night for a victim fleeing their home
One hour of legal consultation for a victim U-Haul rental for a survivor that has found permanent housing Activity fees for a child participating in local sports Victim relocation costs including transportation, lodging, meals, etc.
Advocacy services for a victim attending a Relief from Abuse Order hearing One week of bed nights in the NewStory Center emergency shelter Advocacy services for a victim undergoing a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam Heating fuel for the NewStory Center emergency shelter
Victim relocation costs including transportation, lodging, meals, etc. Two weeks of bednights in the NewStory Center emergency shelter Maintenance and repair expenses for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Utility costs (ie. electricity, phone) for a victim in need Utility costs (ie. electricity, phone) for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Continuing education for NewStory Center staff Heating fuel for the NewStory Center emergency shelter
Victim relocation costs including transportation, lodging, meals, etc. Three weeks of bed nights in the NewStory Center emergency shelter Maintenance and repair expenses for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Utility costs (ie. electricity, phone) for a victim in need Utility costs (ie. electricity, phone) for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Security deposit on an apartment for a victim who has found permanent housing Heating fuel for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Victim relocation costs including transportation, lodging, meals, etc. One month of bednights in the NewStory Center emergency shelter Maintenance and repair expenses for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Utility costs (ie. electricity, phone) for a victim in need Utility costs (ie. electricity, phone) for the NewStory Center emergency shelter Security deposit on an apartment for a victim who has found permanent housing |