Rockland Family Shelter is a private non-profit grassroots organization, dedicated to serving domestic violence and…More sexual assault victims and their families. Through direct services, education, advocacy, agency consultation and leadership in coordinated community action, they work to create a community where women and children can live with dignity and equality, free from abuse.</p> <p>In 1977, community members in Rockland joined to form the Rockland Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Two years later in 1979, through the coalition's work, Rockland Family Shelter was established, opening a crisis hotline and emergency shelter. The Shelter offers a haven to women and children fleeing a batterer and the hotline provides 24-hour access to information and support.</p> <p><br />24 Hour Hotline:  845-634-3344</p> <p>Main Walk-in Center: 9 Johnsons Lane, New City, NY 10956<br /> Satellite Offices: Spring Valley and Haverstraw<br /> For More Information: 845-634-3391; <br /> Fax 845-634-3396</p> <p>Rockland Family Shelter's Outreach and Education Program offers free presentations and seminars on domestic, dating and/or sexual violence to middle schools, high schools, colleges, community organizations, faith based programs, and private enterprises. Professional education and technical assistance is also available.</p> <p>Speakers are available for morning, afternoon or evening programs.</p> <p>Educational programs are free and can be scheduled by calling 845-634-3391.</p>

Established in 1970, VCS is a multipurpose family and community service agency with a focus on social justice…More initiatives. VCS utilizes volunteerism and innovative, cost-effective methods to provide counseling, training and social justice programs.</p> <p>The organization works to alleviate a variety of social issues, including domestic, racial and anti-gay violence, and sponsors a number of programs to that effect, including a vast array of clinical services, as well as charity concerts, benefits and golf tournaments.</p>