Mission Statement

Russell House is dedicated to helping you establish a life free of violence and provides confidential services to help you leave an abusive situation.

Our services include:

1. Shelter: We can provide you temporary shelter and referral to other shelters and services.
2. Support Groups: We provide support groups throughout the week. Support groups are held in Phelps. Maries, Dent and Crawford counties each week. Call Russell House for times and locations.
3. Advocacy: We can help you with suggestions and a plan for your safety. We can assist in finding community resources that are available to you.
4. Court Advocacy: We can help you with explanations of your legal rights. We can assist in legal processes such as Orders of Protection.
5. 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: We can assist you in confidential crisis counseling and crisis intervention.
6. Individual adult and children's counseling: Therapy provided for adults and children to address issues of domestic violence.

You can access Russell House services, whether you stay at a shelter or not, as part of our non-resident program.

All services are confidential and provided at no cost to you.

We support the principle that all individuals have a right to a life free of abuse.

Victim's Rights

Abuse is never your fault. You are not the cause of your abuser's behavior. You have the right...

1. Not to be abused.
2. To leave.
3. To ask for help.
4. To make life choices and changes.
5. To be safe.
6. To leave.