MCVP: Crisis & Prevention Center

The Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, Inc. (formerly Women’s Crisis Services) is a non-profit organization that seeks to assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence through crisis intervention, peer support, court advocacy, safe housing, and referral to other services; and to reduce the incidence and impact of domestic and sexual violence by advocating for public policies and providing education, awareness, and prevention programs.

Service area: The Monadnock Region, including Cheshire and Hillsborough Counties
Work with: All survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and their friends and family
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the 24-hour hotline, by mail, and in-person, as resources allow; hospital accompaniment during forensic exams; legal advocacy and court accompaniment for sexual assault cases; information; and referrals. The Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention is also starting a support group for female survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at the Cheshire County House of Corrections. Contact the appropriate jail staff person for more information or to join.
Services for survivors after release include: Crisis intervention; hospital accompaniment; legal advocacy and court accompaniment; emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault; support groups for adult women survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; information; and referrals for individual counseling and other services.
Services for loved ones include: Crisis intervention; information; and referrals.
Fees: Free