Services Offered

Advocacy:  We offer advocacy in the following situations:

 ·        Help in obtaining a restraining or stalking order.

·        Support in accessing the courts, police and social service agencies.

·        Accompanying a battered or sexually assaulted woman through the medical examination and police procedures.

·        Support for sexual assault victims who want medical treatment and services without reporting to the police.

·        Support and information on available options for women who are victims of sexual harassment on the job.

Crisis Line: Our confidential crisis line is in operation 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  (503) 842-9486 or toll free in Oregon 1 (800)-992-1679.  The line is for victims of domestic violence (physical, emotional, or sexual) sexual assault, sexual harassment, incest, child abuse, and elder abuse.  Our crisis line volunteers have been trained to respond in a supportive way to a variety of situations.

Emergency Shelter: We can arrange for relocation to one of the many “Safe Homes” operating to assist victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Emergency Transportation, Food, and Clothing: Services are available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to support them in their transition to safety.

Lending Library: Books and videos are available for adults on domestic violence, sexual abuse (including rape and incest), elder abuse, feminism, gay/lesbian//bisexual issues, parenting, as well as books for children and teens.  Books and videos can be checked out on an as available basis at no charge.

Peer Counseling: We offer support and affirmation to women in crisis by being empathetic, non-judgmental listeners.  We strongly believe that women are capable of making their own decisions and we empower them to do so by helping them to process their feelings and needs.

Referral:  We maintain and update resource information for assistance in many areas including: domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, incest, legal, medical, counseling and law enforcement.

Speakers Bureau: Speakers are available for community education.  We actively seek speaking engagements in schools, social groups, service organizations and churches.  We provide speakers on the following subjects: domestic violence, rape, incest, sexual harassment and oppression.

The Tillamook County Women's Resource Center offers a safe refuge and support to women and children who survive domestic and sexual violence. Our programs and services inform survivors of their options and support them in their choices. A cornerstone of our philosophy is respect for the survivor's rights including the right to decide whether to report to the police the crime or crimes committed against her. We work with survivors of any race, color, creed, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

9-1-1 Phones Available
TCWRC has 911 emergency cell phones. . .
Tillamook County Women's Resource Center has 911 emergency cell phones available for victims of domestic and sexual violence at no cost. The cell phones are available with chargers for the home, car or both. The phones can only call 911 and only operate within cell phone calling ranges. If a 911 cell phone would be useful for you, call us at (503) 842-9486 (toll free 1-800-992-1679) or drop by our office during office hours.

Audio Tapes Available The English version of our Domestic Violence and Safety & Protection pages are available on cassette tapes, contact our office. This information is also available online in Windows Media audio format.
 

The Wild Flower Thrift Boutique

Home Page