Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Starting over after intimate partner violence can be the most courageous thing you ever do. OneEighty domestic violence and sexual assault services offer a safe place, a source of hope, and new direction. Hope starts here.
Call our domestic violence 24 hour hotline today.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Ohio
OneEighty is the primary service provider in the area for individuals and families affected by domestic violence/abuse, and sexual assault, with a domestic violence shelter in Wooster and victim advocacy services available.
Through our domestic violence and sexual assault service, we offer:
- 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
- Counseling Services
- Emergency Shelter
- Victim Advocacy
- Assistance with Protection Orders
- Court Accompaniment
- Legal Referrals
- Hospital Advocacy/Rape Crisis Center
- Safety Planning
- Civil Stand-by orders
- Virtual Support Groups
- Education Services
- What is Domestic Violence?
- What is Sexual Assault?
- Danger Assessment Program
- General information and referral
Domestic Violence Overview
Domestic violence, also known as relationship abuse or intimate partner violence, is a pattern of controlling behavior used to establish power over another person through fear, intimidation, and violence.
Forms of Abuse:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Economic abuse
- Psychological violence
- Sexual abuse
Abusers use threats, isolation, and intimidation to maintain control. Domestic abuse affects individuals of all income levels, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual orientations.
Ask Yourself:
- Are you in an abusive relationship?
- Are you in danger?
- Are you afraid of your partner?
- Does your partner threaten to hurt you?
- Does your partner control all the money?
- Has your partner ever pushed or shoved you?
- Has your partner attempted to choke/strangle you?
- Has your partner thrown things at you?
- Has your partner forced you to have sex?
- Does your partner stalk you and show up uninvited at your job or when you’re out with friends?
Sexual Assault Overview
Sexual assault includes any non-consensual sexual contact or conduct, whether through force, coercion, or when the victim is incapacitated and unable to give consent (due to intoxication, mental disability, or being a minor).
Forms of Sexual Assault and/or Sex Trafficking:
- Non-consensual sexual acts
- Sharing explicit photos/videos without consent
Victims can come from any background, age, gender, or ability. Assaults occur in various settings, including schools, hospitals, prisons, and homes. Regardless of circumstances, it is never the victim’s fault.
Key Reminders:
- The offender is responsible for the assault, not the victim.
- No action or decision justifies sexual violence.
- You deserve nonjudgmental care and support.
If you're experiencing abuse or assault, seek help—you are not alone, and you deserve safety and respect.
About Our Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services
All survivors of sexual assault should be treated with respect when seeking help. Seeking medical care, crisis counseling, or reporting the crime are often the first response for many victims, and it is important to be informed about your options. Consider talking to a victim advocate to learn more about your choices and your rights, and consider working with a OneEighty counselor specially trained in trauma.
OneEighty offers both types of professionals to help. With this information, you can make informed decisions that are best for you and your future.
Rape Crisis Center
Rape Crisis Center staff and volunteers are available 24/7 with trained staff on hand to provide an immediate response for victims of sexual assault, rape and domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. OneEighty’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline is staffed 24/7; you can reach us by calling 800-686-1122. OneEighty works closely with area hospitals to assist you in obtaining a medical exam or a forensic exam if you choose. In addition to our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline, we strongly recommend that you review our Safety-Plan-120916_0 if you need to leave your home and seek emergency shelter.
If you are in trouble please call 330-263-1020 or 800-686-1122.
Counseling Services
OneEighty offers professional mental health counseling for adults and children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, family abuse, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and other forms of trauma. Individual, couples, and family counseling are offered to help those affected by these traumatic experiences.
Our Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma Specialty Counseling are designed to help individuals navigate and heal from past experiences that may still impact their lives. Our therapists provide a safe, compassionate space where you can work through these challenges at your own pace, empowering you to regain control. For those seeking a unique approach, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a path to healing without extensive verbal processing. Through EMDR, clients learn to understand their body’s reactions to stress and cultivate positive self-beliefs, making it an effective method for moving forward.
We offer professional counseling at both our Wooster and Millersburg offices from licensed counselors and social workers and accept most major insurances and Medicaid. OneEighty also offers couples, marital, and family counseling from professional mental health counselors (when safe and appropriate) for families who have experienced domestic abuse but wish to remain intact.
Emergency Shelter
OneEighty offers a temporary emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children.
Comprehensive Services:
- Case management
- Domestic violence counseling
- Educational classes
- Housing assistance
If you are in need of emergency shelter due to domestic abuse or violence, please call our 24-hour hotline at 330-263-1020 or 800-686-1122.
Julia’s Place, the OneEighty Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter, welcomes all gender identities. Accommodations may vary, depending on shelter capacity. Our priorities are your safety and recovery, and we strive to make each resident feel at home.
Please call the main office at 330-264-8498 during office hours M-F or Julia’s Place 24/7 with any questions or concerns and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Available 24/7, our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline provide an immediate response for victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault. Call OneEighty to begin the process of breaking free from a life threatened by domestic violence.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7): 330-263-1020 or 800-686-1122.
Your safety and recovery are our priorities—reach out for support.
Victim Advocacy
OneEighty’s victim advocacy services are designed to help victims of domestic violence, stalking and/or sexual assault safely leave an abusive relationship, stay safely in a relationship, or explore other options. These domestic violence services include:
• Assistance with protection orders
• Court accompaniment
• Legal referrals
• Hospital advocacy
• Safety planning
• Civil stand-by orders and general information and referrals
Appointments are preferred. Please call 330-264-8498 between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule an appointment. Our 24-Hour Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Hotline is always available at 800-686-1122.
There are no fees associated with our victim advocacy services. Services are prioritized to those individuals at greatest risk and are offered at both our Wooster and Millersburg, Ohio offices.
Danger Assessment Program
The Danger Assessment Program is a lethality assessment program that determines the risk of homicide in relationships where domestic abuse has occurred, to increase the safety of victims. If you are concerned about your safety and would like this assessment, please contact the Victim Advocate at OneEighty in Wayne or Holmes counties.
Wayne County: 330-263-6021; Holmes County: 330-674-1020;.
The assessment is used by select law enforcement agencies in Wayne County in domestic violence and abuse cases to help victims connect with OneEighty for safety planning and assistance. The program is also used in making court bond recommendations to improve safety for victims of domestic violence.
We understand how painful it is to live with domestic abuse and how difficult it can be to talk about your situation. Our advocates and counselors are compassionate and experienced, and our goal is to ensure that you and your children are safe.
If you are being abused, the OneEighty domestic violence and sexual assault hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 330-263-1020 or toll-free at 800-686-1122. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Additional Support Services
Virtual Support Group
Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Support Group
January-March 2025
Meetings happen the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Meeting dates are as follows:
January 22nd
February 12th and 26th
March 12th and 26th
OneEighty advocates offer free Support Groups for survivors of intimate partner violence or sexual violence at various times throughout the year.
This group welcomes survivors, whether the violence was experienced one day ago, one week ago, one year ago, or ten years ago. Support groups focus on providing support to one another, understanding abuse, safety planning, self-advocacy, and self-care.
In order to learn more or to register, call OneEighty at 330-264-8498 and ask to speak to an advocate.
If you’ve experienced violence or need support, please call 330-263-1020 or 800-686-1122.
FAQs
The number of available beds at Julia’s Place can change on a daily basis. Victims in need of shelter should call our hotline at 800-686-1122.
Clarissa entered shelter after years of experience homelessness, drug addiction, and domestic violence. She was certain that if she did not get help that she would die very soon. She immediately engaged with a OneEighty counselor and entered IOP. She worked closely with her Case Manager to find housing. She successfully completed IOP and stayed sober during her stay. She also received Recovery Coaching. After 99 days, she was able to move into her very own apartment – the first home of her own that she had ever had in her 58 years of life. On her way out, she thanked the Victim Services Manager and stated, “OneEighty saved my life!”
Anastasia lived with a man who abused her physically and sexually. A friend suggested that she call Julia’s Place, so she did. She was admitted into the shelter and immediately began searching for employment. She found a restaurant position and did all that she could to excel in the job; within months she was promoted to assistant manager. She worked with her case manager to help her obtain access to resources and soon found an apartment on her own. She is now living independently and reporting that she is happy.“I never thought that I’d be able to live by myself, but the girls at Julia’s Place helped make it possible for me! I love my apartment!”
A male victim came into shelter after his girlfriend threw items at him and punched him in the face. At first, he was reluctant to interact with the women in shelter, but quickly developed a rapport with them and started to feel comfortable. After a couple of false starts, he began a job and was able to earn paychecks and save some money. He worked closely with his Case Manager and applied for the Rapid Rehousing Program, for which he was approved. His housing search was relatively brief, and he was able to find a three-bedroom house where he will reside, and his two children will be able to visit him on weekends. When he left, he thanked me for everything that Julia’s Place did for him, stating that we made it possible for him to move on in his life, so he can be a better father to his boys.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Team
Rhiannon Whalen-Harris, M.Ed.
Community, Prevention, & Victim Services Director
Stacey Rehm
Shelter Services Manager
Kate A., LSW, RASS
Victim Advocacy & Outreach Manager
Gayle Byrne
Response Specialist and Victim Advocate
Tina Zickefoose RA, CA
Victim Advocate & Outreach Specialist
Gemma DeVincent
OVW Case Manager Specialist
Counselors
Kathleen Fox, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
Tina Tabler, MA, LPCC, LICDC
IOP Counselor Coordinator
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