Domestic abuse survivor chat line has been started by Helping Services

A domestic abuse survivor chat line has been started to serve people in seven Northeast Iowa counties.

Helping Services for Youth & Families' Domestic Abuse Resource Center has begun the service, which can be reached at www.HelpingServices.org/chat.  There is also the option to call (800) 383-2988.  Whether you chat or call, a trained advocate will respond 24 hours a day.

Helping Services' Domestic Abuse Advocates work alongside survivors to achieve their best outcome. All services provided are at no cost to the survivor and are confidential.

Last year, the Helping Services' Domestic Abuse Resource Center team of advocates and volunteers assisted 294 individual survivors of domestic abuse in Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties. Staff and volunteers also answered 1,160 calls to the agency's resource line and provided 131 transportation trips for clients.

For more information, click here or call (800) 383-2988.