The Lighthouse Domestic Violence Shelter of Fairfield County, Ohio

24 Hour Hotline: 740-687-4423.
You can call us year round and around the clock.  Someone is always available to take your call.  Due to our limited space, we ask that you call to have a telephone assessment to ensure that you are appropriate for our services.  If space is available, we can only hold your space for 24 hours.  If time exceeds 24 hours, you will need to call to ensure that the space is still available. We can also offer referrals to other shelters and programs.
Things that you can expect in shelter:

 

Once you enter shelter and are safe, we will ask that you follow our procedure for bringing items into the shelter.  A staff member will assist you with obtaining food and linens/pillows for your bed(s).  Staff is also available to assist you with necessary paperwork at your request.  We dont want to surprise you with rules, so please expect the following rules for the safety of everyone in shelter:
    9:00pm curfew
    initial assessment with a counselor to confirm appropriateness for shelter
    appointments with case manager and counselor (individual and group sessions)
    absolutely NO USE of drugs and or alcohol on or off the premises
    no corporal (physical) punishment is tolerated
    no visitors in shelter due to confidentiality, though you are free to visit away from shelter
    you may have to share living space with another resident or family at some point during your stay