CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — The county provides quality, confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and homeless women and children.
Abuse Prevention Council, Inc.
- Crisis: (704) 481-0043
- Office: (704) 487-9325
- Fax: (704) 487-9314
- Click here for the website
Services Include:
Child & Teen Services:
- Abuse Prevention Council, Inc. (dating violence & sexual assault for teenagers, Safe Dates training): 704-487-9325
- Department of Social Services (DSS) (child support, report abuse): 704-487-0661
- Institute for Family Centered Services (Gastonia – counseling): 704-864-6573
- Partner Behavioral Health (new appointment & emergencies): 1-800-898-5898
- Piedmont Family Services (counseling): 704-482-2460
- Support Incorporated: 704-865-3525
Counseling:
- Abuse Prevention Council, Inc. (rape & sexual assault, domestic violence): 704-487-9325
- Children's homes of Cleveland County (parenting classes): 704-484-2558
- Crisis Center (In-patient/detox – Shelby): 704-751-3693
- Full Circle (Certified Batterer Intervention Program – Gastonia): 704-864-7704
- IMPACT (Certified Batterer Intervention Program – Shelby): 980-721-7268
- Piedmont Family Services (counseling): 704-482-2460
Legal:
- Court Advocacy – On-site support for victims of domestic violence at the Cleveland County Courthouse including assistance with the 50B protective order process.
- Abuse Prevention Council, Inc. (court advocate): 704-481-0180
Hotlines:
- Cleveland County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline: 704-481-0043
Shelters:
- Abuse Prevention Council's Lighthouse (Shelby): 704-481-0043
- Shelter for Battered Women (Charlotte): 704-332-2513
- Gayle's House (Homeless – Forest City): 828-245-9141
- PATH (Forest City): 828-245-8595
- OPTIONS (Morganton): 828-438-9444
CLICK HERE FOR STATE AND NATIONAL RESOURCES
Helpful Links:
Safe Date Education
Sexual Assault Education
IMPACT - Domestic Violence Intervention