The Guardian Sexual Assault Center provides an array of services to victims of sexual assault. The program is established to help eliminate or reduce the incidence of rape and sexual assault through prevention and education.
As well as providing the coordination of services to victims of sexual assault and to their families and friends. All services are offered free of charge.
24-Hour Crisis Line
1-888-721-5460
Contact:
Chakatria Johnson – Program Director
Office: 601-446-8668
Fax: 601-442-0525
Guardian Shelter for Battered Families
Provides a safe and secure refuge for abused women and children that are homeless by reason of domestic violence.
- 24 hour crisis hot line – 1-800-273-6938
- 30-day emergency shelter
- Individual Therapy
- Support Group Counseling
- Court advocacy
- Information & Referrals for housing, public assistance, and medical assistance
- Outreach & Public Awareness
Contact:
Donna Miller, Program Director
Alicia Randall, LMSW
Case Manager
Office: 601-442-0142
Fax: 601-442-0525
Oak Towers Supportive Services Program provides assistance and support to homeless victims of domestic violence existing from the Shelter program. Our goal is to ensure the stability of the family unit through continuance of their established shelter and case management services.
- Individual Therapy
- Parenting Support Groups
- Domestic Violence Support Groups
- Court Advocacy
- Outreach & Public Awareness
Contact:
Donna Miller, Program Director
Alicia Randall, LMSW
Case Manager
Office: 601-442-0142
Fax: 601-442-0525
The Children's program component focuses on positive discipline, anger and stress management, and cultural outlets for the children. In addition to typical day care activities, volunteers and staff assist children with schoolwork to help them be successful in school throughout their trauma recovery.
- Individual & Group Therapy
- Educational Tutoring, Emotional and Relational Development
- Sense of Stability and Security
- Indoor/Outdoor Recreational and Expressive Therapy Opportunities
- Age-Specific Activities for Children (particularly after school and during summer)
- Present Alternatives to Delinquent Behavior Patterns
- Support Parents and Assist Them to become Confident with their Parenting Techniques
Contact:
Kim Johnson
Children's Program Coordinator
Office: 601-442-0142
Fax: 601-442-0525
