Victim Services & Domestic Violence Advocates

The Victim Services Unit

Helping victims to become survivors.

Victim advocates are professionals trained to assist victims of crime by offering emotional support and guidance and assistance finding available resources. Advocates utilize a strengths based approach in order to empower each individual in finding his or her voice.

The staff in this department have extensive training, education, and experience in the dynamics of domestic violence and other crimes. We also participate in various community projects and committees to collaborate with law enforcement, the judicial system, prosecution, and other victim service agencies.

All services provides are free of charge and available those in need.

Our Mission

We take pride in serving victims of crime with respect and dignity while responding to each individual’s needs. We commit to educating and empowering the clients that we serve, supporting each on their path towards reaching self actualization.

We assist survivors of the following violent crimes:

Domestic violence and related crimes
Sexual assault/Sexual violence
Stalking
Human/Sex Trafficking
Dating Violence
Homicide
Hate crimes
Gang violence
Child abuse/neglect
Elder abuse and exploitation
DUI causing injury or death

We may be able to provide assistance to those who have been victimized by other crimes.

Services we provide include:

Personal advocacy and support
Shelter for victims of domestic violence
Crisis intervention
Safety Planning
Immediate basic needs
Transportation (on a case by case basis)
Assisting law enforcement with the return of property
Counseling
Education on the cycle of abuse
Information and referrals
Assistance in filing for victim compensation

For Assistance Please Contact Our Advocates:

CCI ADVOCATES

Kelly (Bilingual) Lead Victim’s Advocate

775-230-2979

Fernley / Virginia City

Kelly@communitychestnevada.net

Alie, Victim’s Advocate

775-671-1559

Dayton/Storey County

Alie@communitychestnevada.net

Breanna, Victim’s Advocate

775-315-5927

Yerington/Silver Springs

Breanna@communitychestnevada.net

Child support matters are referred to the State of Nevada Child Support Enforcement, located at 300 E. Second Street, Suite 1200, Reno, Nevada 89501. Phone: 775-448-5150 or 448-5155.