COMPASS Family and Community Services

Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program is a program of COMPASS Family and Community Services. COMPASS was founded in 1908 and our is Mission is: COMPASS helps individuals and families build better lives and a stronger community. COMPASS’ core services consist of a variety of programs with established purposes and goals that tie directly back to the Agency’s mission statement and values. These core services are: A. Behavioral Health Services, including: i. A comprehensive range of outpatient services for individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use disorders. ii. Criminal Justice Services in community based correctional facilities, and for the special docket courts. iii. Residential services consisting of crisis stabilization and longer-term residential treatment for individuals with mental illnesses and addictions. iv. Substance use prevention services. v. Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals with mental illnesses and addictions. B. Social Services, including: i. Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program. ii. Rape Crisis and Counseling Center. iii. Guardianship for Seniors C. Workforce Development

The focus of Sojourner House Domestic Violence Service is to provide a comprehensive program of crisis intervention and support, advocacy, case management, information and referrals, and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Mahoning County.This is accomplished through a total commitment to: 1. Belief that all individuals have the right to safety and freedom from any form of violence. 2. Acknowledge and understand the diversity of abused persons and address issues in culturally relevant and sensitive ways. 3. Recognize interpersonal violence as an issue of power and control. 4. Recognize the many facets of interpersonal violence. 5. Work toward empowerment of individuals in gaining control over their lives. 6. Belief that the most effective work is based on peer support, empowerment, and self-help models which instill the process of self-actualization