Abuse, of any kind, is never OK. If you are in a relationship where someone hits or is manipulating you, you are not alone. Help is here.

Together, we will discover the right path for you from the steps below

The Heights center of services is a faith based organization that embodies the family justice center model. We are not a stand alone nonprofit among many others. The heart of our model is to unite other agencies together to serve the victims of family abuse in ways that provide public safety and not just social work. The family justice center model has proven successful across the country and has been designated as a best-practice model for family abuse intervention and prevention by the U.S. Department of Justice.

At this moment, you may feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, or just plain scared, but you don’t have to figure it out on your own. There is a team of people ready to help you, without judgement, regardless of your circumstances. We want to listen deeply to your story and be advocates for you.

3 Areas Of Public Safety The Heights Provides

1. Reducing Lethality

   Providing wraparound services in one place, from a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team of professionals, saves lives.

   >50%

   Of Our Clients Score in Extreme Danger & Report Being Strangled

   750%

   Strangulation Victims Are This Much More Likely To Be Killed

   0

   Of Our Active Clients Have Been Lost To A DV Homicide

   2. Breaking The Cycle

   Children exposed to domestic violence are far more likely to become victims or perpetrators themselves.

   48

   Children Participate In Camp Hope

   120

   Children Attend Monthly Enrichment Pathway Events

   611

   Active Clients Receiving Counseling

   3. Reducing Community Violence

   Domestic violence is community violence. Our coordinated response that focuses on reducing the risk of lethality and breaking generational cycles is making the community safer for all of us.

   68%

   Of Mass Shootings Start With DV

   80%

   Of Offenders Who Kill Law Enforcement Have A Record Of DV

   100%

   Of Criminals Are Exposed To DV As A Child

The Heights Ellis County Family Resources is empowering our community to liberate itself from the devastation of domestic violence.

5000

Americans Are Turned Away Each Day Because Of Lack Of Services

1 in 3

Women Experience Family Abuse

1 in 3

Police Calls Are Family Abuse Calls

1 in 3

Violent Crimes Are Family Abuse Crimes

3 out of 4

Children Repeat Violence To Their Intimate Partner

The problem of family abuse is all around us. A network of Ellis County partners is working together at The Heights, a multi-agency center where victims of family abuse get the help they need.

127+

Active Partners Who Help Serve Survivors

18

Onsite Partners Who Office Onsite Daily or Weekly

3559

Total Partner & Client Visitors in 2024

The Heights provides assistance from caring, qualified specialists who will help you get a handle on things by taking steps to protect yourself, your family, and your future.

• Counseling

• Childcare

• Food & Clothing Assistance

• Law Enforcement

• Legal Assistance *

• Parenting & Relationship Education

• Spiritual direction

• Healthcare

• Victim Advocacy & Case Management

• Education

• Job Training

• Transitional Housing *

  *Based on Availability

If you would like more information about the history of The Heights and the programs we currently offer to provide critical solutions for the problem of domestic abuse in Ellis County please click here.