In a Nutshell

Counseling, advocacy and shelter for adults and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

•Serving Mesa county
•Confidential intervention and counseling services
•Safe, secure housing for moms and children in imminent danger
•Court assistance and advocacy
•Case management to provide the necessary community services to become self-sufficient
•Confidential support groups for women and children
•Parenting classes for adults and children

Contact Latimer House

1003 Main St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
ph. 970-241-0324


Latimer House Services

24 HOUR CRISIS LINE - 970-241-6704

Counselors and advocates provide crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to community resources.

EMERGENCY SHELTER

Safe shelter, food, clothing and case management are available for adults and their children. The address of the shelters are confidential as are the names of residents that occupy them.

LEGAL ADVOCACY

Advocates assist with obtaining protection orders, offer support at court hearings and provide referrals to legal resources in the community.

COUNSELING

The Latimer House provides individual counseling to persons ages 12 & up and group sessions to adults, teens, and children of all ages, for issues such as, but not limited to:

•Domestic Violence
•Family and children
•Adult and child survivors of abuse
•Sexual assault

A sliding fee scale is available for services. Some counseling is free of charge to individuals who qualify. Call 241-0324 for an appointment.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Safehouse offers age-appropriate individual and group activities for children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Parenting support is also available.

“Thank you for your continued support of me through the Latimer House for my healing on the sexual abuse. I am so thankful to be able to go on this journey to wellness.” In a letter received from
a group client, 2007
SEXUAL ASSAULT

If you are a victim of sexual assault, call for help:

•24 hour crisis line - 970-241-6704 or
•Go to the hospital emergency room or
•Go to a general physician or hospital.

SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS (S.A.N.E.)

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are available to those who wish to report sexual assaults to law enforcement. The victim is examined in a private, comfortable atmosphere by a nurse, providing support and assistance throughout the step-by-step process.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Help adults, teens, and children understand the dynamics of healthy versus abusive relationships, develop self-esteem, gain a personal support system, enhance communication skills, develop goal setting, and crisis management skills.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Latimer House provides a viable housing alternative to domestic violence and sexual assault victims who have received emergency shelter services. Hilltop has dedicated fully furnished apartments to survivors and their children who need housing beyond the emergency shelter 30-day average stay period. After leaving the shelter, Latimer House clients stay up to one year in the transitional housing program. Latimer House transitional housing program strives to change the circumstances of clients by providing a low-income or free of charge longer-term housing options with an end result of self-sufficiency.