Services & Programs
Services
All services are free, confidential, and are available to anyone.
24-HOUR HOTLINE:
Answer questions and provide crisis intervention services through our 24-hour hotline (calls/texts).
EMERGENCY SHELTER:
Provide no-cost shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence.
HOSPITAL ADVOCACY:
Meet survivors at a hospital, if they choose to go, to offer support and access to resources.
CRISIS SUPPORT:
Work with survivors to build skills and develop a plan to cope with their experience(s).
LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY:
Facilitate communication between survivors and law enforcement.
SAFETY PLANNING:
Develop a plan that can help survivors know the best way to react when in danger.
PET PROTECTION:
Provide emergency board for pets whose families are fleeing domestic violence.
PREVENTION EDUCATION:
Education on power-based personal violence prevention and dynamics.
COURT ADVOCACY:
Assist with filing protective orders and attend hearings with survivors.
THERAPY:
Provide therapeutic services to improve overall quality of life through skill building.
Learn more about how we partner with the Boone County CARE Center! Link Courage & CARE article from Impact Report here
Programs
The Ion Center is a Kentucky state-designated intimate partner violence and sexual assault program, supporting 13 Kentucky counties and Greater Cincinnati. We are a vital community resource that supports 90 staff (full and part-time), eight vehicles, two shelters, two outreach offices, 2 satellite outreach offices, and a kennel. Below is a breakdown of each of our programs and the offerings for each.
Domestic Violence Program
Northern Kentucky
- 31 People (FT)
- 24/7 Shelter
- 24/7 Hotline (shared with Sexual Assault program)
- Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
- Crisis Intervention Services
Buffalo Trace
- 20 People (FT)
- 24/7 Shelter
- 24/7 Hotline (shared with Sexual Assault program)
- Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
- Crisis Intervention Services
Sexual Assault Program
Northern Kentucky
- 18 People (FT)
- 24/7 Hospital Response
- 24/7 Hotline (shared with Domestic Violence program)
- Crisis Intervention Services & Therapy
- Violence Prevention Programming
Buffalo Trace
- 4 People (FT)
- 24/7 Hospital Response
- 24/7 Hotline (shared with Domestic Violence program)
- Crisis Intervention Services & Therapy
Prevention, Education, and Community Engagement
- 16 People (12 FT / 4 PT)
- School-Based Prevention Programming (Grades 6-12)
- College-Based Peer Ambassador & Education Program
- Professional & Community Trainings
- Educational Groups
- Volunteer Coordination
- Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (April)
- Representing Ion Center in community (Tabling events)
Transparency is essential for a healthy non-profit. We’ve worked hard to ensure financial stability, and Ion Center’s budget demonstrates strong fiduciary responsibility. Most of our revenue comes from federal and state grants, which are crucial but often specific and restrictive.