First, and most importantly, there is a confidential 24/7 hotline at 247-9619 where trained advocates are standing by to offer safety planning, information, and referrals for all kinds of services. Our therapy/counseling service provides weekly therapy/support groups and individual therapy to both victims and their families. I serve on the Bridges of Hope Legal Project Committee, which provides legal services for domestic relations issues to residents of La Plata, San Juan, and Archuleta counties and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Our advocates will also assist individuals in obtaining protection orders, and offer practical and emotional support throughout the court process. There is a way out of the cycle of violence. We will help you make a better life for yourself and your children. Call us.

Betsy Lloyd, Alternative Horizons board of directors

Durango