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A community without violence.

At enCourage Advocacy Center in Hastings Nebraska, we offer a variety of services to help educate, advocate and eliminate domestic violence in South Central Nebraska.

enCourage provides support, guidance and education to men, women and children to live a life free from domestic and sexual violence.

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24-Hour Hotline

Our crisis hotline provides survivors and a with support, information, and referrals.

Emergency Shelter

Our shelter strives to provide basic needs when you leave home due to violence or abuse.

Transportation

Emergency transportation to shelter and other support services is available 24 hours a day.

“He almost destroyed me. I’ve been free for 15 years. I still have many painful memories. I am still rebuilding my life, taking back what he tried to steal from me, who I was, what I was, and who I really am.”

– A Survivor’s Story –
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Learn to identify violence and become an ally.

A loved one hints to you that all is not well in their relationship. A classmate discloses that she was raped recently. A colleague receives threatening voicemails and emails while at work. What can you do to be a good support?

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One of enCourage's key services is legal advocacy. But what is that?A legal advocate is a specially-trained individual who walks with you through the legal processes of domestic violence and sexual assault, such as protection and harassment orders and divorce filings. Our advocates can offer information (not legal advice), assistance, and support. In short, our legal advocates empower!If you or anyone you know are facing domestic violence or sexual assault and need more information on the legal system, please give us a call at (402) 463-5810 to see how an advocate might be able to assist you! ... See MoreSee Less

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June 13, 2023
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    June 13, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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    June 13, 2023  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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    June 13, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Inspiration Room @ enCourage Advocacy Center 220 S Burlington Ave

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📢ATTENTION! Our office will be closed today, Fr 📢ATTENTION! Our office will be closed today, Friday June 9, 2023, from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Please call our 24/7 crisis line at (877) 322-7272 with any immediate needs.
One of enCourage's key services is legal advocacy. One of enCourage's key services is legal advocacy. But what is that?

A legal advocate is a specially-trained individual who walks with you through the legal processes of domestic violence and sexual assault, such as protection and harassment orders and divorce filings. Our advocates can offer information (not legal advice), assistance, and support. In short, our legal advocates empower!

If you or anyone you know are facing domestic violence or sexual assault and need more information on the legal system, please give us a call at (402) 463-5810 to see how an advocate might be able to assist you!
❤️‍🩹TUESDAY GROUP DAY❤️‍🩹 All s ❤️‍🩹TUESDAY GROUP DAY❤️‍🩹

All survivors are welcome to enCourage's support groups!
3:00 p.m. Peer Support: Connection with other survivors
4:00 p.m. Healthy Healing: June's topic is Grief
Groups are held in the enCourage office, 220 S. Burlington, Suite #4 (across the parking lot from the laundromat).

Contact jazmin@encouragecenter.org for more info.
🏳️‍🌈Join enCourage at Hastings Pride thi 🏳️‍🌈Join enCourage at Hastings Pride this Saturday, June 3, from 2-6 p.m. at Highland Park! 🏳️‍🌈

Come visit our booth to make your own Pride button and learn more about our services. Check out https://hastingsne-pride.com/ for more information. 

See you there! #Pride #pride #pride2023 #pridemonth
It's Pride Month! Love is love--and violence is vi It's Pride Month! Love is love--and violence is violence, no matter the relationship.

Interpersonal (domestic) violence can affect ANYONE, and abusers aren't just straight men. Studies show that interpersonal violence affects LGBTQ+ people at least as much as straight people. 

enCourage's advocates receive special ongoing training in order to work with LGBTQ+ survivors. If you identify as LGBTQ+ and have been a victim of violence, please contact an advocate at (402) 463-5810 during business hours or on our 24-hour hotline at (877) 322-7272 to see how enCourage can help you heal.
💜Tuesday Group Day!💜 All survivors welcome! 💜Tuesday Group Day!💜

All survivors welcome! Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m. for Peer Support and 4 p.m. for Healthy Healing. All groups are held at the enCourage office, 220 S. Burlington, Suite #4.

Questions? Contact Jazmin at jazmin@encouragecenter.org. #domesticviolence #sexualassault #mentalhealth #survivor
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