About

New Directions

About

New Directions provides free, confidential services for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Knox County. We offer crisis shelter, advocacy, prevention education, and healing-focused support while working to build a community rooted in safety, respect, and healthy relationships.

Year Established

1983

Products

Services

  • Support Services
  • Prevention and Education
  • Youth Leadership Programming
  • Professional Development Programming
  • Parent and Child Education Programming
  • Community Level Prevention and Technology
  • Domestic Abuse Shelter
  • Crisis Center
  • Safety Planning
  • Domestic Violence Helpline

Specialties

  • Direct Services to Survivors of Sexual Assault, DV, and Human Trafficking
  • Emotional Support
  • Crisis Hotline
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Hospital Visits
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Youth Advisory
  • Support Groups
  • Prevention Education and Outreach
  • School-based programming
  • Professional Development
  • Youth Leadership
  • Social Marketing

Business Hours

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed
Crisis Hotline Open 24 hours

Holiday Hours

Associations

  • Ohio Domestic Violence Network
  • Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
  • Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Credentialed

Brands

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

Languages

  • English
  • Uses Language Line

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