West Plains, MO – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Christos House is spreading awareness of domestic violence throughout October.
Domestic Violence is an endemic problem in our society and effects people from every walk of life. While women make up the largest group of victims of domestic violence, men and children can be victims as well. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention data, 41.8% of Missouri women and 35.2% of Missouri men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate
partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.
Ozark Radio News spoke with Moiria Seiber, Executive Director of Christos House about how they can help those in need:
Audio Player“We have an emergency shelter for those who need to flee a situation. And we have an outreach program that serves Howell County and the surrounding counties. So, eight counties in total for victims who are in a safe place, but still need assistance. So, we are now at 125 Jefferson Street, which for people who have lived in West Plains for a long time, will be known forever and ever as the old Quill building. It is a fantastic building and we’re so happy to be in there. We have a lot more shopping space, we’re very blessed with donations. We’ve combined it with our outreach and administrative offices. So, all of that is in one place.”
Christos House, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1985. Run by a small team of individuals dedicated to helping others. Christos House has an emergency shelter, two outreaches, and two resale stores. Call the Christos House domestic violence hotline at 1-800-611-5853.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Domestic Violence Hotline TTY 800-787-3224
