Foundation: 1978
The East Texas Crisis Center has become a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime.
In addition to Tyler and Smith County ETCC also has outreach offices in Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood & Rains Counties reaching underserved populations in some very rural areas.
Programs emphasize personal safety and care, empowerment to make beneficial choices, respect of self and others, encouragement to work toward change and to build strong and supportive relationships.
We provide the following resources to children while they are living in the emergency shelter:
- After-school programs and activities with an emphasis on math and reading.
- Full day summer camp for school age children.
- Early Childhood Education for 3-5 year old children.
- Music, Reading, Art and Science labs.
- Nursery Care for infants.
and for both residential and non-residential clients we provide:
- Individual and Family Therapy by Licensed Professional Counselors.
- Risk assessment and safety planning.
- Legal advocacy.
- Support groups.
- Economic education and life skills classes.
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To learn more, please visit: https://etcc.org/programs/
If you wish to learn more about our outreach centers for Henderson, Wood, Van Zandt, and Rains county, please visit: https://etcc.org/outreach-centers/
24-Hour Crisis Hotline for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, and Sexual Assault: 800-333-0358
Contact Information:
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:30am
Eligibility Requirements:
Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence
Service Areas:
Henderson County, TX / Rains County, TX / Smith County, TX / Van Zandt County, TX / Wood County, TXCost/Fees:
FreeDonations
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We appreciate the support of our community. It's always great to receive in-kind donations such as: hygiene products, clothing, shoes, books, games for kids, etc.
Volunteering
- Peer Counselors are special friends to women living in the shelter. They maintain contact, by phone and in person, while the client is a resident.
- Children’s Services volunteers provide constructive supervision at the shelter. Mentors help with homework, play games and provide a caring ear. Afternoon programs, evening support groups and weekend activities will fit almost anyone’s schedule.
- Hotline Counselors provide crisis intervention and peer counseling to callers on a 24-hour hotline. For added convenience, the hotline can be forwarded to your home.
- Flamingos resale store is an excellent way to advocate for women and children in need.
- On-Call Advocates provide support and crisis intervention counseling to victims and their families at local hospitals.
- Special Services volunteers lend their unique talents to our clients in many ways, including cosmetology, auto maintenance, carpentry, consulting, teaching a craft or performing artistically for residents. This is an area with few limitations!
- Office Assistants provide much needed assistance to office personnel.
- Special Events volunteers assist with special events and fund-raising events.
- Violence Intervention Network volunteers are needed for data entry, letter-writing, and filing.
- Outreach volunteers are needed to assist staff in our Canton and Athens offices with crisis intervention and on-call advocacy.
- Transportation volunteers assist with the needs of shelter residents.
- Youth Service Opportunities
To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://etcc.org/volunteering/
Job Openings
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Our Mission
To provide safety, shelter and education to victims of family violence, sexual assault, dating violence and other violent crime and to restore dignity and purpose in their lives while promoting public compassion and awareness to reduce violence in the community.
Website
https://etcc.org/Follow Us on Social Media
P.O. Box 7060 Tyler, Tx 75711, Tyler, Texas
