Your path to safety and empowerment starts here.
If your partner has physically hurt you, threatened violence, or made you fear for your safety, don’t wait—help is here. We offer emergency shelter for those fleeing domestic violence. Your safety matters.
Call our 24/7 HELPline at 256-716-1000. Whether you need immediate safety, a protection from abuse order, a safety plan, or someone to talk to, we’re here to listen, believe you, and help you take the next step.
Domestic Violence Services
Crisis Services of North Alabama provides trauma-informed, comprehensive services to victims, including forensic exams, court advocacy, counseling for adult and child victims, case management, information and referrals, and educational instruction regarding health and safety issues, legal rights, and employment interviewing.
If you need our Domestic Violence Services, please call 256-716-1000.
If you are in danger, call 911.
Serivces include:
Educational instruction regarding health and safety issues
Legal rights
Employment interviewing
Court advocacy
Counseling for adult and child victims
Case management
Information and referrals
County Coordinators provide assistance to victims of family violence in each of the four North Alabama counties served by Crisis Services.
This program also includes Special Assessment Intervention Liaisons who work with Department of Human Resources personnel to identify and provide specialized services to domestic violence victims within the DHR system. County Coordinators can be reached at the following phone numbers Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Madison 256-716-4052
Limestone 256-230-1240
Morgan 256-337-3670
Jackson 256-574-5826
Special Assessment Intervention Liaison 256-427-6083
Additional Resources
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Safety Plan
Creating a safety plan is an important part of ensuring you can leave safely. Click the link below to access a safety plan.
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Your Rights in Alabama
For information about Alabama Victims’ Rights Laws, please visit the link below.
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Our Services
Crisis Services of North Alabama is here to help through various support services as outlined on this page. We see you, we hear you, we believe you.
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Protection From Abuse Order
For additional information on Protection From Abuse Orders, commonly referred to as a PFA, please see the information listed below.
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Crime Victims Compensation
Domestic Violence is a crime and you may be entitled to compensation as defined by the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission. To learn more, click the link.
Domestic Violence Responders
The Domestic Violence Responder Program is a joint effort between Crisis Services of North Alabama and the Huntsville Police Department. The program is an innovative venture designed to bring help to victims and accountability to abusers.
Children Witnessing Domestic Violence
Children Who’ve Witnessed Domestic Violence therapy is provided at no cost to families. It is designed for children and teens from violent homes ages 5 and older. It provides a safe place for the child to share their feelings
Documentation of Violence/Injuries
Forensic Nurse Examiners document your injuries. You can call our HELPline on weekdays and ask to schedule an appointment with a Forensic Nurse. 256-716-1000