ABOUT ADAMS WELL CRISIS CENTER
Adams Wells Crisis Center provides short term emergency shelter, clothing, essential and supportive care in a safe and secure environment. Through an extensive referral network of resources in Adams and Wells Counties, assistance with basic needs is addressed, including housing, employment, training and job placement, education and counseling. Appointments with advocates are offered for residential and non-residential clients, focusing on topics such as parenting, money management, financial assistance, childcare issues, Domestic Violence & Safety Planning education, stress management, developing a support network, assertiveness training, and social/relational skills. AWCC employs full-time and part-time staff persons to provide intervention/advocacy 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our advocates provide case management services for clients who need to work through the legal, law enforcement, and social service systems. Our clients are usually without funds, isolated from friends and family, and some are considered to be in poverty. Our clients are from all walks of life. We meet people where they are in this journey. All support services are free of charge.
During their stay, clients are given information and guidance to assist them in developing insight regarding short-term goals towards empowerment and continued safety. Case notes are kept for each client, documenting their participation and progress in achieving these goals. Long-term goals are addressed whenever possible and include follow up contact and support through our Outreach/Referral services. We believe that by offering a caring environment, a diverse referral network, and good follow up and support a client’s chance for success is more likely.
Referrals are received through various agencies including: Adams & Wells Co. Police/Sheriff Departments, Adams and Wells County Victims Assistant, Schools, Churches, Adams Health, Adams County Community Foundation and many more.
All of the services we provide are designed to empower victims of abuse by ensuring their right to make their own decisions, by providing them with the information and resources necessary for decision making, and by directing clients to the tools they need for success. As options are considered re: housing, education, and employment etc. the tools to accomplish them must also be considered and made accessible. The opportunity to learn about resources that are available provide the client with new knowledge that may or may not be a part of their immediate solution but may also contribute to the solution of another problem encountered in the future.
Referrals are received through various agencies including: Adams & Wells Co. Police/Sheriff Departments, Adams and Wells County Victims Assistant, Schools, Churches, Adams Health, Adams County Community Foundation and many more.
All of the services we provide are designed to empower victims of abuse by ensuring their right to make their own decisions, by providing them with the information and resources necessary for decision making, and by directing clients to the tools they need for success. As options are considered re: housing, education, and employment etc. the tools to accomplish them must also be considered and made accessible. The opportunity to learn about resources that are available provide the client with new knowledge that may or may not be a part of their immediate solution but may also contribute to the solution of another problem encountered in the future.
MEET OUR TEAM |
Jodi Mawhorr
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Connie Geerken
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Gina Brewster
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Executive Board Members
Amy Bieberich
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Ian Gilbert
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Nikki Heckert
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Sarah Hinshaw
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Board Members
Taylor OliverIan GilbertKyra Winkler |
Abby HollowayClayton LengrichJanella Stonczek
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