For the last couple weeks I’ve been talking about a crisis in our culture – and in the church. The tragedy of domestic abuse. It can be emotional, physical, spiritual, or sexual. It’s about control and power – it destroys deeply the heart of those in the family that receive this unimaginable pain.
From telling a child they are no good and hopeless (or stupid) to rape and molestation to hitting someone, abuse occurs by men or women. But it comes from a heart that is hurting already – and doesn’t know how to deal with that pain.
If you are abused or abusing, it is impacting your relationships. It’s hurting them deeply. Stop the cycle of pain. Here’s some resources for helping:
Valley Crisis Center – a shelter for women and children – 465-5011; or www2.state.id.us/crimevictim/directory/pr/ValleyCrisis/ValleyCrisis.html
Christian Counseling Center Nampa – 208-463-9450
Christian Counseling Center Boise – 208-343-0441
Cornerstone Psychological Associates – 208-373-0790
Boise WCA Women’s & Children’s Crisis Center 208-343-7025; www.wcaboise.org/HOME.html
Twin Falls Volunteers Against Violence – 208-465-5011
Idaho Care Line – 211
Hay’s Shelter Home – (208) 322-6687
Cook & Tafoya-Fisher Behavioral Health, Corrine Tafoya-Fisher
16 12th Ave. South, Suite 103
Nampa, ID 83651-3962
Phone number: 208-461-3720
Fax number: 208-461-1787
Family Services Center, Hector de Leon
704 Albany Street
Caldwell, ID 83607
Phone number: 208-703-2714
Terry Reilly Health Services
Family Violence Prevention Program, Joseph Morisette
1224 1st Street South, #103
Nampa, ID 83651
Phone number: 208-463-2314
Fax number: 208-467-7684
Email address: sanesol@trhs.org
Remember, it’s time to stop the cycle of pain. You can do it. And remember, we’re here to help you, support you, and pray with you.
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As a ex-abused woman, I really found healing through the Valley Crisis Center. The police came and took away my now ex and gave me a card for VCC. I went there out of desperation and came away healthier and more stable, able to live instead of just survive. Today, 6 years later I am happily remarried, my kids are safe and we thank God every day for the miracle of hope and healing.