Getting Involved

What can you do to help stop the violence?

1. Volunteer-The agency is always in need of volunteers to help operate the 24-hour crisis line, assist in daily operations and in planning special awareness events. 
2. Become a Benefactor-Whether donating financially or by in-kind, such as food, gift cards, etc, your assistance and time is priceless.
3. Consider joining one of the Advisory Boards which oversee services provided in Clinton and Highland Counties.
4. Speak out against comments, attitudes or beliefs which help support unhealthy values, and beliefs regarding violence. 
5. When you hear or witness violence, make it your business by calling police.
6. Learn more about domestic, sexual and stalking violence.

Donate a Phone and Save a Life

Isolation is just one tool used by an abuser to gain power and control over their victim.  Often phone services could not be afforded, have been turned off, or worse yet, not permitted by the abuser.  By donating a used cell phone you will assist the agency in providing victims of violence with a phone programmed to dial 911 in case of an emergency.  This not only helps protect victims, but also gives them peace of mind, knowing that they have a way to seek help when needed.  Additionally, if there is a surplus of donated cell phones, they will be turned over to, and purchased by, Shelter Alliance.  All money collected from Shelter Alliance is used to assist the immediate needs of victims the agency serves. 

If you or your organization, school or club is interested in sponsoring a phone drive for our agency, please contact us at 937-383-3285 or jchristie@co.highland.oh.us

To make a donation or gift, please contact or mail to:
Alternatives to Violence Center
P.O. Box 527
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

(Please specify which county, if preferred, you would like your donation to assist.  Money noted as such, will only be used for services and victims in that county.)