Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council, Inc.

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Employment
  • Homeless & Housing
  • Justice & Legal
  • Women

Location

PO Box 2589Shelby, NC 28151 United States
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Mission Statement

The Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council serves as a bridge between being a victim to becoming a survivor of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, homelessness, and homemaker displacement through the provision of safe shelter, advocacy, support services, and preventive education.

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The Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council, Inc. (APC) strives to make Cleveland County a safe community for individuals and families by:

  • Operating Cleveland County's ONLY rape crisis center;
  • Staffing a 24/7 crisis hotline;
  • Providing safe, confidential housing for battered and homeless men, women, and children;
  • Offering individual counseling and support groups to victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault;
  • Advocating for victims in legal proceedings;
  • Assisting displaced homemakers transitioning into the job market;
  • Securing supportive housing for eligible clients;
  • Promoting preventive community education and training; and
  • Making community referrals for outside assistance.

Bilingual services are also available. All of our services are available at little or no cost.

We are proud to be a United Way agency.

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