Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

Can also call 406-225-4075 for the Sheriff's office (available 24 hours) and ask for Heather, Victim/Witness Advocate

Assist with obtaining an Order of Protection for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, incest and stalking. Walk with you through the legal proceedings. Assist in Finding Services to help you stand on your own. 24/7 confidential assistance, and assist with requesting crime victim compensation.

Heather Rykal, Victim/Witness Advocate

The Abbie Shelter is the primary service provider for victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Flathead Valley. The organization’s mission is to promote safety, independence, & empowerment to victims & survivors of domestic & sexual violence. Programs and services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, serving as a gateway to other services; emergency shelter (The Abbie); legal advocacy; mental health services; and community education.

The CVA program provides free and confidential assistance to victims of relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking, and property crime by offering advocacy and resource information in civil and criminal matters. CVAs listen and advocate on behalf of the victim, offer confidential services, provide crisis counseling, emotional support and guidance, explain how the court process works, find out what is happening in victim's court case, assist with application for an Order of Protection if a victim of physical or sexual assault and/or stalking, help prepare for an Order of Protection hearing, talk to victims about the Crime Victim Compensation Fund, inform victim about community services, provide a safe place to discuss court matters, and help victim request restitution for losses, damages and medical costs.

Mailing Address:
200 W Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802

24 hour Support Line: 406-243-6559

SARC helps people who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, bullying, intimidation, or discrimination. Their services are comprehensive and they actively listen, believe in, assist and support their clients. Based upon your decisions and choices, they also provide referrals, connections and advocacy within the justice, medical, and social service systems. Their work is personal for you and your circumstances. All services are confidential and free.

Services include:

• Crisis Intervention
  • 24-hour hotline
  • Emergency Safe Housing
  • Victim Advocacy
• Supportive Services and Advocacy
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Safe Housing
  • Professional Counseling
  • Assistance with applying for services including SNAP and TANF
• Prevention and Education:
  • Relationship and other education and support groups

Services include:

• 24 Hour Crisis Help line
• Peer Crisis Counseling
• Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Emergency Legal Advocacy
• Information and Referral
• Personal Advocacy
• Emergency Shelter
• Transitional Housing
• Crime Victim Compensation Application Assistance
• Women's Support Group
• Art Expression for Adults/Children
• Community Outreach & Education
• Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Center Services
• Transportation

ASPEN provides free, confidential direct services such as a 24-hour support line, emergency shelter, crisis counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, information & referrals, safety planning, emergency 911 phones, assistance with orders of protection, forensic medical exam support, community outreach, and educational programs.

Services include survivor advocacy, legal advocacy, individual counseling, emergency shelter, a 24-hour support line, three support groups, and community education. These services are all vital to both intervention and prevention of domestic violence in the Gallatin Valley. 

Lincoln County Crisis Solutions, Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers compassionate and comprehensive state-accredited programs for women, men, teens and children who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

Services include:

• Emergency Housing, Food, Clothing.
• Assistance Completing Orders of Protection.
• Weekly Support Groups.
• Volunteer Opportunities.
• 24 Hour, 7 Day a Week Crisis Line.

Legal Advocacy for victims from around the country. Advocates who answer these calls are familiar with a wide range of domestic-violence related issues, including criminal prosecution and custody-related matters.

Provides information for victims of domestic violence by state.

Email Hotline provides basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. Since 1985, has worked with more than 10,000 grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of crime victims.

The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. Dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.

Victim Services
While every crime experience is unique, it is important that crime victims know they are not alone. Every month, tens of thousands of people call our toll-free helpline, visit this website, or email us looking for resources that can help them. The National Center maintains a comprehensive collection of on-line resources in addition to our extensive database of service providers for referrals.

How National Center for Victims of Crime Helps Victims of Crime
Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners:

• Provides direct services and resources;
• Advocates for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protections for crime victims;
• Delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals; and
• Fosters cutting edge thinking about the impact of crime and the ways in which each of us can help victims regain control of their lives.