24-HOUR HELP LINE
406.442.6800
CONNECT WITH AN ADVOCATE
We offer services to those currently experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking (DVSAS) in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, or Jefferson counties, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
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If you are unsure whether you qualify for services, email advocates@thefriendshipcenter.org to get in touch.
OUR SERVICES
We have an amazing team of advocates available to assist individuals in our service region who are experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking (DVSAS) currently or recently.
Our services include:
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24/7 emergency crisis line for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
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Emergency and transitional shelter
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Crisis intervention and emotional support
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Individualized case management
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Law enforcement and criminal justice system advocacy
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Legal advocacy, including Order of Protection assistance
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Limited emergency financial assistance
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Material assistance, including food, clothing, and other necessities
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Danger assessment and safety planning
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Information and referrals
If you are experiencing safety concerns or issues related to recent DVSAS, you can reach out to us using the form below. If you're looking for help with something not listed, check out this list of services provided by some of our partners serving the greater Helena area and beyond.
If you've worked with us before, we'd love to hear about your experience. Help us improve our services by providing your anonymous feedback.
CONTACT REQUEST FORM
If you do not need immediate help or are uncertain if you qualify for our services, please fill out the form below to get in touch with us. Be sure to leave information where it will be safe to contact you and indicate if we can leave a message.
We will respond as quickly as possible during our business hours. If you have an urgent, safety-related concern, please call 406.442.6800.
We cannot guarantee a callback for needs unrelated to domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking OR for people outside of our tri-county service area.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Your services and conversations with The Friendship Center are confidential. That is a protection you have through a state law called advocate privilege. What you share with our advocates stays confidential unless you give us explicit permission to talk to someone outside of The Friendship Center.
One exceptions to your confidentiality is that advocate privilege no longer applies if someone else (a third party) is part of a conversation between you and a Friendship Center advocate because we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the information that the third party has heard.
We want you to know the exceptions to advocate privilege so you can decide what you feel comfortable talking about. You are not obligated to provide any information that you don't feel comfortable sharing.
MORE SERVICES
Community Education
Our team regularly presents on a variety of topics designed to educate our community about their role in preventing abuse and promoting healthy relationships. Learn about some of our content on key issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and how to get in touch to request a presentation.
Safe Housing for Pets
Lewis & Clark Humane Society and The Friendship Center are partnering to provide temporary, safe housing for pets at no cost to those escaping violence through the support of a RedRover Safe Housing grant. Learn how pet owners accessing our services can now get free, confidential, secure placement for their pets.
Advertising disclaimer:Â This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GG-02795-RURA awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.