About Us

Our Team

Our team at Center for Survivors is committed to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing the services they need. All staff complete an extensive training program provided by the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Additionally, employees are required to fulfill 20 hours of training each year. Volunteers also complete a training to increase their understanding of issues affecting survivors of violence.

History

Center for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors, commonly referred to as Center for Survivors, was incorporated on February 21, 1990 as a non-profit agency. It began as a volunteer agency started by Jamie Snyder, Rosemarie Heinisch, and Linda Cattau, and was housed in an old home, which served as both the main office and emergency shelter. Today, Center for Survivors is a fully-funded organization that employs more than 20 people who serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Mission

Our mission is to advocate for non-violence through intervention, education, and prevention in order to create a safe environment for all individuals, families, and communities.

Vision

Center for Survivors believes that domestic violence, sexual assault, child/elder abuse, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking are public health issues creating serious problems within our society and community. The systematic infliction of physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse is one of the most prevalent, yet least reported crimes in America. These acts of violence affect millions of individuals regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, educational level, religious belief or sexual orientation.

Core Values

Empowerment

Respect

Communication

Empathy

Collaborative Community Services

Progressive Social Change

Committed Services

Confidential Integrity

Passionate Leadership

What We Do

  • Crisis Advocacy for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking

  • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline

  • Advocacy and Support 

  • Emergency Shelter Services for Individuals and Families

  • Support Groups for Adults and Children

  • Community Resource Referrals

  • Legal and Medical Advocacy and Referrals

  • Protection Order Assistance

  • Community Outreach

  • Awareness Presentations

  • Building Healthy Relationships Groups in Schools

  • Revolution Speaker’s Bureau

  • Men’s Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP) (Fee required)

  • Women’s Turning Points and STOP Programs (Fee required)

*All services provided in English and Spanish

Our Center By the Numbers

Community Partners

Center for Survivors is a proud recipient of Columbus Area United Way partner agency funding. We are grateful for their continued financial support and recognition of the tremendous need to serve victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.