Our Mission:
To address the issue of domestic violence in our community at large through preventative methods.
To provide preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, socio economic statue, marital status, sexual preference, disability or political affiliation, suffering from the effects of domestic violence.
To initiate, direct and participate in educational programs for preventative recognition of and encouragement of treatment of those persons adversely affected by domestic violence.
To direct efforts to the overall improvements of the quality of life for those adversely affected by domestic violence.
To provide sheltered housing for persons who have been battered.
To recruit and train volunteers to assist in furtherance of the battered person.
Stop the Violence
The Family Center, Inc. dba Angels of Grace Battered Women’s Shelter and Anna’s Place targeted area if the First Judicial District of Eastern Arkansas which includes Phillips, Lee, Monroe, St. Francis Cross, and Woodruff Counties. All services are accessible to people with disabilities and provided at no cost.
Services:
Short term emergency shelter
Advocacy
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Support group for residents and nonresidents
Emergency food and clothing
Speaker’s Bureau
Housing Assistance
Children’s Services
Financial Literacy
Angels of Grace, Anna’s Place and other shelters
statewide are prepared to receive and assist you.
Useful Numbers:
Emergency: 911
The Family Center: 870-338-8447
Brinkley Police Department: 870-734-3434
Clarendon Police Department: 870-747-3417
Cross County Sheriff: 870-238-5700
Helena-West Helena Police: 870-572-3441
Holly Grove Police Department: 870-462-3422
Phillips County Sheriff: 870-338-5555
Marianna Police: 870-295-2508
Monroe County Sheriff: 870-747-3811
Lee County Sheriff: 870-295-7775
Forrest City Police: 870-633-3434
St. Francis County Sheriff: 870-633-2611
Wynne Police Department: 870-238-8718
Hotline: 1-877-572-9530
National Hotline: 1-800-799-7233