The Family Center, Inc.
 Wisconsin Rapids, WI  

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Domestic Abuse Services

The Family Center is a non-profit organization which provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Domestic abuse affects many of us on different levels and while women are in fact the primary victim, men have experienced abuse as well (FBI stats show that 95-98% of the abuse victims are women). Since opening in 1984, the Family Center has provided shelter and services to three or four men in comparison to over a thousand women.

Abuse can take many forms. It can exhibit itself in physical, verbal, mental and emotional forms. Abuse is often accompanied by economical and sexual abuse.

Often victims of abuse find it difficult to reach out for help. To understand abuse is to know it is all about the need to have power and control.
 

Think about this:

Does your partner call you names? Limit the amount of money you have? Push, hit or threaten you in order to get their way or control your behavior? Do you want the abuse to stop?

Knowledge and understanding of the cycle of abuse leads to building healthy, violence free relationships.

The Family Center offers safe shelter, counseling, support, advocacy, and referral to other agencies. If you would like more information, please call us at (715) 421-1511.  Staff members are available 24-hours and here to help. Walk-in services are also available.

Take the healthy relationship QUIZ.

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Sexual Assault Services

Sexual abuse occurs when sexual activity occurs without given consent. Anyone can experience sexual abuse. Sexual violence can occur in many different forms such as sexual harassment, threats, and intimidation. Physical sexual violence includes unwanted touching and rape.

If you would like more information about sexual violence, check out our program and services page to view helpful links and information.

If you need to speak with a counselor, the Family Center has a Sexual Assault Victim Services Coordinator that will be available to answer any questions that you may have concerning abuse. If you need help please call the Family Center or stop by our office.


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The Family Center, Inc. • 500 25th Street North • Wisconsin Rapids WI  54494
 24hr. Phone: 715-421-1511 • Fax: 715-421-3036