Crisis Intervention Services provides support and empowerment to victims/survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and/or violent crime in Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello and Wayne counties in Iowa. Crisis Intervention Services is a nonprofit organization that has served victims of abuse since 1997. We are supported by local, state and federal grants and donations from individuals, organizations and corporations in our community. We recognize that to be successful, community involvement and awareness are essential.
Services Offered
Sexual Assault and Violent Crime Services - CIS provides counseling and support services for victims of violent crimes to help families, friends and loved ones begin to cope with their loss and navigate necessary systems and services for:
* Homicide * Attempted murder * Sexual assault * Assault * Burglary * Robbery * Hate Crime * OWI accident * Other violent crimes
Crisis Intervention Services provides: - Information and Referrals: Information to increase knowledge of community resources and programs available. - Counseling and Support Groups: Short-term crisis counseling, advocacy, and support groups for survivors. - Criminal/Legal Advocacy: Support during crime reports, criminal and civil court proceedings, and obtaining pro se protective orders. - Economic Advocacy: Assistance with money management, job seeking and financial literacy courses. - Medical Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining necessary medical services. Accompaniment and support during sexual assault examinations. - Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordination: Meetings held to create a coordinated response to sexual assault cases from victim advocates, law enforcement, medical services and legal services.
Fees and Payment
We are a non profit agency, check our DONATION page for more information.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
