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Family Crisis Services reports 2024 shelter nights, local hotline as commissioners proclaim Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
Representatives from Family Crisis Services briefed the board on 2024 service statistics — including 1,427 nights of shelter and 274 new clients served — and described a locally manned 24‑hour hotline; commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Family Crisis Services briefed the Custer County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 16 about its services in 2024, including 274 new clients served and 1,427 nights of shelter provided across its service area covering Custer and Fremont counties. The presenter described a locally manned 24‑hour hotline (719‑275‑2429) and explained how the sheriff’s office coordinates transport of victims to the nonprofit’s safe house.
Why it matters: Family Crisis Services provides emergency shelter, hotline and referral services that local residents use when fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault. The agency said the hotline is answered locally and that the sheriff’s office (using volunteers/posse members when necessary) assists with emergency transportation when the nonprofit cannot legally transport victims in some scenarios.
Details from the presentation
- Service area: Custer County and Fremont County.
- 2024 stats cited by the presenter: 274 new clients served; 1,427 nights of shelter provided; local 24‑hour hotline number (719‑275‑2429). The presenter said she did not have a county‑by‑county breakdown for calls on hand.
- Shelter logistics: Family Crisis Services partners with the sheriff’s office and other local agencies; the sheriff’s office provides transportation in high‑risk scenarios when the nonprofit cannot transport victims due to grant conditions and confidentiality rules.
- Confidentiality and reporting: The presenter said the nonprofit’s services are confidential and that staff encourage (but do not file) police and DHS reports — the victim is encouraged to make any official reports.
Commission action
After the presentation the board moved and approved a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; commissioners urged residents to support Family Crisis Services’ work. The proclamation text and vote are recorded in the official minutes.
Evidence excerpt: Family Crisis Services presentation and Q&A occur from roughly 00:25:58 to 00:31:30 in the meeting recording.
