** The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Shoshone Business Council or the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. **
Crisis Line number: 307-438-3306
Location: Intertribal Complex, 15 N Fork Rd, Ft. Washakie
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Eastern Shoshone Victim Services offers the following:
- Crisis intervention
- Referral services and transportation as needed (medical, counseling, shelter, etc.)
- Healin
g Circles
- Emergency shelter and supplies
- Assistance with protection orders
- Emotional, physical, and psychological support
- Active listening that is nonjudgmental and empathetic
- Prevention education on issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, child abuse, substance abuse, and trauma-informed care to local schools, colleges, and community organizations, local service providers, law enforcement, and others.
- Court orientation and accompaniment to court hearings.
- Legal advocacy, including assistance with filing protection orders, orientation to the Victims Bill of Rights, assistance with filing for crime victims compensation, and assistance with reporting the crime to law enforcement if the victim wishes to do so.
- Advocacy for victims/survivors with other service providers (Dept. of Family Services, medical services, shelter services, attorneys, etc.).
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FAQs
Q: I'm not sure if I need your services. Can I just call without committing to anything? Give us a call or stop by and find out about the different ways we can help. We can also let you know about other services in the community that might be able to help. Q: If I reach out to ESVS, will my partner find out? Our services are fully confidential. Q: I'm having some problems at home. Do I have to call law enforcement? A: No, and neither will we. ESVS calls law enforcement only in cases of abuse against child/elder/person with disabilities, or upon a victim's request. Q: Will ESVS try to make me leave my partners? We will help you through a support process that will enable you to make the best decisions for your wellbeing. Q: Do I have to an enrolled Shoshone tribal member to receive your services? Services to all victims and their children shall be provided without regard to race, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.