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About Us
What We Do
Since 1989, we have operated a short term emergency shelter that
serves abused, homeless victims of domestic violence and their
children.
The shelter provides victims with opportunities and experiences for
positive growth and development. The victims we serve come
from various backgrounds and are in need of special services to
assist them in overcoming the emotional trauma of living in homes
where abuse and violence is prevalent. Our programs prepare
our victims for independent living by offering them opportunities
that enhance their skills, knowledge and interest, and assist them
in becoming self sufficient, productive individuals. Residents
of our shelter receive 24 hour security, safety, safety planning,
legal advocacy, referrals for legal assistance, personal and
educational development, health, hygiene, and nutrition; job skills,
resume preparation, job seeking skills, life skills and independent
living, and career planning.
Our Mission
The mission of Options, Inc is to
provide comprehensive care, emergency shelter, and supportive
services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and
sexual assault with a primary goal of assisting them to not just
survive but to thrive, becoming responsible self-sufficient members
of society.
Our History
Options, Inc was established in
1989, when the agency opened its first emergency shelter it was a
small 2 bedroom home for battered women and their children, it was
soon outgrown and was moved to it present location. In its
present location since 1991, the emergency shelter is located in
Monticello, AR and has provided safety to hundreds of victims.
Our
Residents
Annually, hundreds of victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault are a part of the court system
in this small southeastern part of Arkansas. Many have had to
flee their homes because of the physical and emotional abuse.
Their children have been removed from the homes for a variety of
reasons, including physical and emotional abuse, neglect,
homelessness, and other family dysfunctions such as substance abuse
by the perpetrator of the abuse or lack of financial resources. Many
of the residents are without permanent homes, jobs, job skills, or
education. Many are held in bondage by the perpetrator of
abuse and prevented from seeking or obtaining employment, education,
or financial aid for their family. If financial aid is
received in the form of food stamps or some type of check, the
perpetrator will take the food stamps sell them for drugs or use the
money for his needs, while the children wear rags and go hungry.
Our Program
Services
Options, Inc prepares our clients
for independent living by offering opportunities that enhance their
skills, knowledge, and interest, and assisting them in becoming
self-sufficient members of society. We have a resident
capacity of 15 women and children. Our goal is to provide each
victim with a safe, secure environment while providing care and
supportive services. We strive to help each resident
successfully meet life’s challenges and reach their potential.
Our
Services Include:
- 24 –hour crisis intervention
- Case management
- Counseling (individual and group)
- Job skills assessment, resume preparation
- Life skills and independent living training
- Career planning
- Court Advocacy/Legal Advocacy
- Suitable Housing
- Referrals for community financial resources
- Referral education enhancement & financial
aid
- Systemic advocacy
- Personal Advocacy
Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services
The purpose of the emergency shelter and supportive services to
provide emergency shelter services and supportive services to
victims of domestic violence and their children from 30 or up to 90
days to assist them in preparing to live independently in homes of
their own becoming responsible, self sufficient members of society.
Our program provides a foundation that will
contribute to an individual’s growth and development.
Our Needs
Each of our victims and their
children have specific needs. They vary form clothing to
household supplies, and food. The organization needs cash
contributions for operation expense.
Our Wish List Includes:
- Volunteers
- New Shelter
- New Computers
- Gift Cards for perishable food
And much more!
To lend a helping hand, or for further information, please call
870-460-0684.
Options, IncBrenda
Noble, Executive Director
Clifton Bond, Board President
We have witnessed shelter residents go to adult education, obtain
their GED, go on to and graduate college, complete training courses
and certificate programs, receive numerous awards and honors in the
pursuit of excellence and much more. Move into their own homes
become self sufficient, productive members of society living free of
violence.
These survivors stand as living
proof that with care, support, and the help of individuals who dare
to step up, they can achieve..
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