Crisis Center North

The mission of Crisis Center North is to empower victims of domestic violence and cultivate attitudes and community behaviors that break the cycle of violence. Crisis Center North is a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones in northern and western Allegheny County via counseling, therapy, case management, legal and medical advocacy, and economic empowerment services.

Crisis Center North's 24-hour hotline provides domestic violence victims with confidential crisis counseling, information and referral, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.

Every victim of domestic violence has a unique story and set of circumstances. Crisis Center North is committed to supporting and empowering any victim regardless of where they are on their personal journey through our free and confidential services. In addition, trainings and presentations are available to educate the community to help break the cycle of violence.

Current programs and victim services offered by Crisis Center North include:

> 24/7 crisis hotline
> crisis text/chatline
> individual counseling & therapy
> group counseling
> PAWS For Empowerment animal advocacy program
> mobile advocacy
> medical advocacy
> legal advocacy and courtroom accompaniment
> economic empowerment program
> school-based prevention education programming
> community-based outreach & presentations

All of the services provided by Crisis Center North are made possible through the commitment and generosity of committed community members and organizations. There are many ways to be a part of CCN...VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Testimonials

"My kids and I are alive and safe because you helped us get an emergency PFA in the middle of the night." - CCN client receiving legal advocacy services

"In the outside world, I have to be strong and put together so no one knows my daily pain, but for an hour a week, between these four walls, I know I am safe enough to just fall apart." - CCN client receiving crisis counseling services