I would like to come in for counseling but I am not working
and I don't have a lot of money. What will I have to pay?
180's services are based on a sliding scale fee according to
your income. We try to accommodate those without a present income with a flat
rate for service. We can also assist you in applying for insurance re-imbursement,
if applicable.
My husband verbally abuses me and withholds the money, but
he has never hit me, so that doesn't qualify as domestic violence, right?
WRONG!
Domestic violence includes physical, verbal, emotional
and sexual abuse. Verbal abuse (such as threats of violence), and emotional
abuse (such as withholding financial resources so that the victim feels subordinate),
are varying forms of domestic violence. PHYSICAL violence is not the only degree
of domestic violence.
Unfortunately, my kids have been exposed to the violence also,
and I think that they would benefit from counseling. Does 180 have a program
for them?
180's Amanda's Easel is a nationally renowned, comprehensive
art therapy program for children ages 6 to 13 and their non-offending parent.
Amanda's Easel helps children
heal from the effects of domestic violence by encouraging them to express and
understand their feelings and fears in a safe and nurturing environment, through
the use of art. The goals of Amanda's Easel are to strengthen self-esteem,
develop new coping skills, gain a sense of control over concerns, doubts and
fears, increase communication between parents and child, begin to understand
the cycle of violence and how it affects their self-esteem, and help break
the cycle of family violence.
I have a temporary restraining order against my husband and
would like to file for divorce. Does 180 have lawyers on site that can represent
me?
180 offers a Family Court Liaison Program in the Monmouth
County Superior Court, Family Division that can assist you with legal questions
you may have
related to domestic violence. As for legal representation, 180 can provide
referrals to local agencies that provide legal services.
I was raped a month ago and I really need to talk to somebody about
it. I just want to know if what I say will be confidential because
I am not ready to talk about this with my family and friends right
now .
180's Sexual Assault Program is strictly confidential .
All services are available regardless of when the assault occurred or
whether or not
charges have been pressed. For more information, please contact 180's
toll free 24 hour sexual assault hotline at 1-888-264-RAPE or (732) 264-RAPE.
