Call for information on submitting programming. Karen S. Edwards A United Way Partner, the Family Support Council as a family resource center serves the needs of Douglas County residents with problems of physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The Council is comprised of individuals who feel it is the right of every family member to grow, develop and live free of physical and mental abuse. The Council's mission is to promote individual and family dignity and respect by means of education, prevention and intervention, thereby ensuring that all members of the community are able to live their lives free of abuse and violence. The Council provides a Family Casemanager to assist families with ongoing support, information and referral.
All services are free of charge to individuals, as well as families.
P.A.C.T. also provides the Better Safe Than Sorry Program to Douglas County elementary children, community education and information and referrals. This program provides victims of sexual assault with trained staff who provide support during this difficult time. Staff will accompany victims throughout the medical and judicial processes, as well as helping with ongoing support and referral. The meeting is led by a trained mediator. Referrals come from the Douglas County Juvenile Probation, District Courts or the District Attorney's offices.