Catholic Charities, Inc.

Many women in a violent relationship are scared and confused and don't know where to turn.  To the battered woman and her children, Catholic Charities is shelter and safety.

Despite the danger, many battered women remain in an abusive situation out of fear of danger and the unknown.  Others are afraid they will not be able to support themselves and their children.  Unless these women seek help, they will likely face more frequent attacks that are more violent.

At the Juan Diego Center and The Shelter, Catholic Charities of Omaha offers services to protect women and their families:

• 24-hour crisis line:  402-558-5700
• Counseling and advocacy (The Shelter, Juan Diego Center)
• Emergency shelter and temporary housing (The Shelter)
• Help for women
• Help for children
• Help for families
• Safety Plan
• Personalized Safety Plan
• Safety at Home
• Safety at Work
• Protecting Your Children
  

For information on Domestic Violence programs, please contact 402-558-5700 or email FrancesH@ccomaha.org.

“My life before Catholic Charities was chaotic, a mess. But now my eyes are open – I’m safe with my son and just earned a scholarship toward my nursing degree. We could have lost our lives, but the support here gives me a peace of mind.” – Joy, domestic violence survivor

“I would like to extend a thank you to all of the staff at Catholic Charities for saving my life and for giving me the resources I need to make it.  You gave me a safe place to stay and helped me find ways to get done what I needed to get done.  Thank you for giving me life again!!!  Because as I see it, I was dead and thanks to you and God, I'm alive and I feel like a person again.” – Gloria, domestic violence survivor

“When I look back, I can tell how much Catholic Charities helped me and my daughter.  I learned to make a decision.  If that does not work, make another, and another, and another.  Kepp doing this until you break through.  And we did!” – Joy, domestic violence survivor