Day and night, Stepping Stones Advocates are available for crisis support, safety planning, and helping people find freedom from all forms of abuse. It takes courage and bravery to call the helpline and start the hard work needed to rebuild their life. That is why our advocates have been here for 46 years – to provide safety, healing, and hope to local families. Take a look at a few statistics and outcomes we’ve seen over the last 12 months (data from 7/2025 – 6/2026):
24/7/365 Helpline: Over 2,500 Helpline Crisis and Referral calls answered by trained advocates.
Number of Families Served: Advocates served 197 adults and children through face-to-face advocacy services.
Providing 6,450 hours of face-to-face advocacy services including educational support groups — THAT’S OVER 17 HOURS PER DAY!
94% of adults served experienced some time of abuse as a child (physical, sexual, or emotional).
Stepping Stones Service Outcomes
Upon completing services with our advocates, adults anonymously reported these outcomes about their lives:
- 100% Said they are completing their goals.
- 100% Said their child demonstrates improved emotional/behavioral status during their time as SSA.
- 96% Said they have an increased knowledge of domestic violence and its effect on their life.
- 96% Said they are regaining control of their life.
- 96% Said their safety improved even after leaving the shelter.
- 34% Only 34% of families had permanent housing established (their own apartment, etc.).
Most moved in with supportive family/friends or left the area because they were unable to secure affordable housing.
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