Family Support Council of Douglas County has been serving residents for over thirty years. As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization, we provide a wide variety of confidential and free support, resources, referrals, and educational services. We advocate for victims of violence as well as provide shelter for adult and child victims. We provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, or traumatic brain injuries. Emergency family resources are always free of charge.
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Family Support Council is hosting our Annual Candlelight Vigil in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We will be lighting candles to commemorate victims of domestic violence who have lost their lives and those still suffering.There will also be local domestic violence survivors as the guest speakers plus musical tributes.
Please join us to help bring awareness to our community!
2017 Candlelight Vigil
October 5, 2017, 6:00pm - October 5, 2017, 9:30pm
Family Support Council is hosting our Annual Candlelight Vigil in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We will be lighting candles to commemorate victims of domestic violence who have lost their lives and those still suffering.There will also be local domestic violence survivors as the guest speakers plus musical tributes. Please join us to help bring awareness to our community!
The staff of Family Support Council are rocking orange spoons to show support for the Carson Valley Community Food Closet and Hunger Action Month! #spoontember
Family Support Council will be holding auditions to sing at our annual Candlelight Vigil which will be on October 5th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please contact the agency if you would like to show off your vocal skills and help raise awareness against Domestic Violence. Call 775-782-8692 today and ask for Jenn. Space will fill up quickly!
Since January 2017, Family Support Council has assisted (either through referral, crisis intervention, Hospital Advocacy, general advocacy, or SART exam support) with 12 Sexual Assaults in Douglas County. Imagine, this number only reflects those who choose to come forward...
We have noted a 600% increase in victims services from years prior and we are not even at year end. If you or someone you know believe they are a victim of sexual assault, please contact Family Support Council for assistance. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Intervention – FAMILY SUPPORT COUNCIL
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Intervention In the Spring of 1982, members of the Mental Health Community met to assess the need for a domestic violence program in Douglas County. They identified such a need and began the arduous task of program development. The Family Support Council of Douglas County first opened its door on Ju...
Sign ups for our Annual Costume Patch are officially open! If you have a child, or know of a child in need of a Halloween costume, please call the Agency today at 775-782-8692. Costumes are on a first come, first serve basis. Join us for this fun family friendly, Halloween event!
*Disclaimer: If your child has received a costume for the last two years, they will not qualify to receive one this year!