New Directions Shelter of Knox County Ohio

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New Directions Shelter of Knox County Ohio New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter and R**e Crisis Center serves all survivors of domestic, intimate partner, and sexual violence in Knox County, Ohio.

It Takes A Community to Break the Cycle of Intimate Violence
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Free & Confidential
24-hour Hotline - 740-397-HELP (4357)
8:30am - 4:30pm Chat Line - 740-397-HELP (4357)

Safety planning
Danger assessment
Crisis shelter for adults and children
Individual Advocacy
+Domestic Violence
+Sexual Assault
+Youth
+Legal
Peer-led support groups
Hospital accompaniment
Educational sessions
Court accompaniment
Civil protection order assistance
Connections to community resources
Prevention programs
+ School Prevention (Preschool - College)
+ Youth Leadership
+ Professional Development
+ Parent and Child Education (PACE)
+Community

New Directions also strives to prevent the abuse of women, men, and children by joining with the community to build safe, respectful, and loving relationships. All New Directions services are provided free of charge.

10/16/2026

Ok, how much do we LOVE seeing our partner agencies spreading hope in town? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and how fitting I see this install at Happy Bean, downtown. Help is available at New Directions Shelter of Knox County Ohio. We are so proud to partner with you!

10/16/2026

Asking our Direct Service team what their position title is, and what character they resonate with!!

💜Join us for our Porch Resource Fair!💜📅Monday, October 19th🕐1:00pm-3:00pm📍New Directions212 N Main St. Mount Vernon, OH🎉...
10/15/2026

💜Join us for our Porch Resource Fair!💜

📅Monday, October 19th

🕐1:00pm-3:00pm

📍New Directions
212 N Main St. Mount Vernon, OH

🎉We will be joined by Wildflower Wellness Therapy Services to learn more about their services, and New Directions will be sharing resources and information about our upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month events!

✨Join us!✨Back to Body: Breathing, Grounding & Nervous System Regulation.🌬️Friday, October 23, 2026 • 1:30pm-3:00pm🧘‍♀️A...
10/14/2026

✨Join us!✨

Back to Body: Breathing, Grounding & Nervous System Regulation.🌬️
Friday, October 23, 2026 • 1:30pm-3:00pm🧘‍♀️

At New Directions Admin Office
212 N. Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Breathing, Body Awareness & Nervous System Regulation is a 90-minute trauma-informed wellness session led through an occupational therapy lens. We’ll focus on understanding how stress and trauma can show up in the body and explore simple, practical tools for nervous system regulation.🍃

The session will include breathing techniques, gentle movement, grounding and sensory strategies, and body-awareness exercises, all presented in a choice-based and trauma-informed way. Our goal is to help participants better understand their own body’s responses and leave with a small toolkit of strategies they can use in everyday life to feel more grounded, connected, and supported.💜

This is a first come first serve event! Below is the google form link to sign up; the google form will close after 12 participants register!‼️

Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs0xnUQ2hYhe3EMRNoI2Ra1-baxzDQpf0bzFPwMqmW-4iYNw/viewform?usp=dialog

10/14/2026

The Knox County Fatherhood Commission will host

10/14/2026

The BIG KNOX BUILD is the ultimate dad-and-kid bonding experience that won't cost you a dime? Join us for a completely free Fatherhood Lego Event, where you can connect, create, and build unforgettable memories together—one brick at a time. Look for RSVP options soon! Space is limited

🌿Reminder to join us this Thursday for our reiki and nature walk event!🌿DETAILS:📅Date: October 15, 2026🕒Time: 4:45pm-5:4...
10/14/2026

🌿Reminder to join us this Thursday for our reiki and nature walk event!🌿

DETAILS:
📅Date: October 15, 2026
🕒Time: 4:45pm-5:45pm
🌻Location: Brown Family Environmental Center
9781 Laymon Rd. Mount Vernon, OH 43050

New Directions is partnering with The Body Celestial for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to promote community wellness, support survivors, take time to change the story and start a new chapter.

In this 45 min-1 hour experience, we will connect with ourselves in nature. Utilizing nervous system regulation techniques, grounding exercises, and a mindful walk at the Brown Family Environmental Center while receiving distance reiki. This experience is meant to bring a pause into busy daily lives and be present in the moment and reconnect with our being.

The $10 fee will be covered for all who share that they heard about this event through New Directions with the instructor. ✨

A note from the instructor: Meet at the picnic table, keep your phones in the car or turn them off. This is an outdoor experience, weather permitting. If weather changes, the event will take place indoors. Shoes are optional, and everyone is welcome!

Turn the Page Tuesday... Your Story. Your Words. Your Choice. 📖Every survivor has a different story to tell; this is you...
10/13/2026

Turn the Page Tuesday... Your Story. Your Words. Your Choice. 📖

Every survivor has a different story to tell; this is your opportunity to tell us yours. We want to anonymously hear your story, and with your permission share it with other survivors. Your anonymity and safety are our primary focus; there is a google form linked that will allow you to share as much or as little of your story as you would like with us. There is also a section for you to share your art, poetry, or other forms of self-expression of your story with us. After each question we will ask for your permission to anonymously use your quotes; you can decline any question you feel uncomfortable sharing.

Click the link below to read the full story.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nzZBWZYGLqNOZtB9nqil4BKY7E85uU7aQkLFAhsXmU0/edit?usp=sharing

You determine what comes next. We're here when you want support.

📖More to the story📖What you see/what you may not see...You may notice a coworker being more distant lately. What you may...
10/12/2026

📖More to the story📖
What you see/what you may not see...

You may notice a coworker being more distant lately. What you may not notice is what she's experiencing outside of work, and how it's impacting the way she shows up. You can be there to support her by letting her know you are someone she can talk to, or by sharing resources.

Starting the conversation and creating a safe space can empower a survivor to seek resources, reach out for support, and begin to write their story. 💜

For the month of October, look for purple chairs in and around businesses within the community, they represent the impact of Domestic Violence; bringing stories and awareness to our community. Be sure to notice the cards attached to the purple chairs. Community members will be able to scan the QR codes on the cards to find resources via our website, or to share their story via our Google Form.

The cards also prompt the community to start conversations, such as this one: "She's been more distant lately. How can I support her?" Using this example, we can teach ways to start a supportive conversation, such as: "I've noticed you haven't seemed like yourself lately. I'm here if you ever want to talk."

The Purple Chair Project focuses on creating a more informed community, by providing ways to recognize isolation and coercive control. If you or your business would like to participate in the Purple Chair Project, or to learn more information, please contact [email protected]

If you or someone you know may be experiencing domestic violence or are looking for resources and support, you can visit the New Directions website at newdirectionsknox.org or contact our 24/7 hotline at (740) 397-4357.

💜 425 Stories. 2,886 Services.Countless Moments of Hope.Behind every number is a person. Behind every service is an oppo...
10/12/2026

💜 425 Stories. 2,886 Services.
Countless Moments of Hope.

Behind every number is a person. Behind every service is an opportunity to provide safety, support, healing, and hope.

In Fiscal Year 2026, New Directions provided 2,886 services to 425 individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking throughout Knox County.

📞 A call answered when someone needs support.
🏠 A safe place to stay during a time of uncertainty.
💜 An advocate who listens without judgment.
🤝 A connection to resources that support individual needs and goals.
📖 The freedom to choose what comes next.

These aren't just numbers. They represent real people, meaningful connections, and moments when someone knew they didn't have to navigate their journey alone.

This October, we're asking our community to help us Change the Story, one dollar at a time.

Our Domestic Violence Awareness Month fundraising goal is $2,886, one dollar for every service provided last fiscal year.

Thanks to our incredible supporters, we've already raised $1,293! 💜

That means we're just $1,593 away from reaching our goal!

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps New Directions continue providing free, confidential, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered services to those who need them.

Will you help us write what comes next?
💜 Donate today.
💜 Share this post.
💜 Help us reach our October goal.

Because every survivor deserves to be heard, believed, supported, and empowered to choose their next chapter.

Change the Story: A New Chapter Starts Now.
Together, we can help write a future rooted in safety, healing, freedom, and hope. 💜

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Address

212 North Main Street
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(740) 397-4357

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