WHAT WE DO

Services

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates provides an array of free and confidential services to survivors of crime and trauma. We have services available 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you need help, please reach out!   (970) 577-9781

Text line: 513-970-3822 (not staffed overnight)

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24/7 Crisis Line

If you or someone you know has experienced a crime, traumatic event, or abuse, you are not alone. Our highly trained Crisis Advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide immediate, confidential, and compassionate support.

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CRISIS ADVOCACY

EVCA Crisis Advocates—both professional staff and dedicated volunteers—are trained to support survivors of crime and trauma with care and respect. Advocates help by:

  • Explaining victims’ rights and available compensation

  • Providing person‑centered emotional support

  • Connecting survivors with resources through criminal justice partners and social service agencies

  • Creating personalized safety plans

  • Securing safe shelter when needed

Our advocates walk alongside survivors with gentle, steady support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.


CRISIS COUNSELING

EVCA follows a trauma‑informed, person‑centered model of care. We offer individual crisis counseling to help survivors navigate:

  • Grief and loss

  • Anger and emotional regulation

  • Post‑traumatic stress

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Coping skills

  • Understanding how trauma affects individuals, families, and communities

Trained EVCA Advocates also facilitate weekly support groups—and additional groups as needed—to provide connection and healing for survivors of crime and trauma.

SAFEHOUSE

My Sister’s Place is a confidential, three‑bedroom domestic violence safehouse dedicated to providing safety, stability, and non‑violent living. The shelter includes:

  • Three private bedrooms

  • A children’s playroom

  • A full kitchen

  • Laundry facilities

  • A large shared living area

If you need safe shelter, call our office at (970) 577‑9781. After hours, contact the Estes Park Police Department Dispatch Center at (970) 586‑4000 and ask for an Advocate.


COMMUNITY EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Supporting survivors is only part of our mission—we are equally committed to preventing violence and trauma in our community. EVCA provides:

  • Weekly Women’s Support Groups

  • Community presentations and trainings

  • Partnerships with the Estes Park School District, Eagle Rock School, Estes Park Police Department, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, and local social service agencies

If your organization would like to learn more about EVCA or request an outreach presentation, we can connect you with a staff member who specializes in community education.

VOLUNTEERING

EVCA Volunteer Crisis Advocates complete more than 40 hours of online training through the OVC‑TTAC program, followed by in‑person instruction and ongoing professional development. Advocates attend monthly meetings and participate in regular trainings with experts from across the region to ensure best practices in crisis response.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer and supporting survivors in the Estes Valley, please click here to learn more.