Domestic Violence
Tears Relationships Apart
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Intimate partner violence, also called domestic violence, battering, or spouse abuse, is a pattern of behavior exhibited by a spouse, ex-spouse, or current or former partner.
This pattern involves violence which may be physical, sexual, and/or psychological in nature and may include verbal threats and stalking.
CSNA provides trauma-informed, comprehensive services to victims, including: 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.
“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”
— Maya Angelou
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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CSNA Services
CSNA is here to help through a variety of 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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LGBTQIA+ Domestic Violence Hotlines
Queer victim-survivors are encouraged to seek safety and healing through CSNA’s programs, in addition to the resources in the file 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.
Crisis Services of North Alabama's offers two shelter facilities (HOPE Place) that provides safe, confidential, emergency shelter to adults and their children who are fleeing their home due to intimate partner violence. If you have been abused or are in danger or under threat of danger, HOPE Place can provide safe and confidential emergency shelter.
To access our shelter call our HELPline 256-716-1000
We Can Help You & Your Children.
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