Our Team

Our team at Center for Survivors is committed to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing the services they need. All staff complete an extensive training program provided by the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Additionally, employees are required to fulfill 20 hours of training each year. Volunteers also complete a training to increase their understanding of issues affecting survivors of violence.

About Us

Our team at Center for Survivors is committed to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing the services they need. All staff complete an extensive training program provided by the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Additionally, employees are required to fulfill 20 hours of training each year. Volunteers also complete a training to increase their understanding of issues affecting survivors of violence.

Center for Survivors believes that domestic violence, sexual assault, child/elder abuse, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking are public health issues creating serious problems within our society and community. The systematic infliction of physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse is one of the most prevalent, yet least reported crimes in America. These acts of violence affect millions of individuals regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, educational level, religious belief or sexual orientation.

Empowerment

Respect

Communication

Empathy

Collaborative Community Services

Progressive Social Change

Committed Services

Confidential Integrity

Passionate Leadership

Center for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors, commonly referred to as Center for Survivors, was incorporated on February 21, 1990 as a non-profit agency. It began as a volunteer agency started by Jamie Snyder, Rosemarie Heinisch, and Linda Cattau, and was housed in an old home, which served as both the main office and emergency shelter. Today, Center for Survivors is a fully-funded organization that employs more than 20 people who serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Center for Survivors is a proud recipient of Columbus Area United Way partner agency funding. We are grateful for their continued financial support and recognition of the tremendous need to serve victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

Our mission is to advocate for non-violence through intervention, education, and prevention in order to create a safe environment for all individuals, families, and communities.

Our Center
By the Numbers

2024

368 unduplicated clients. 2,787 total client contacts. 223 crisis line calls. 3,428 total volunteer hours. 441 shelter meals. 143 total shelter bed nights. 36 adults and 40 children at the shelter. 10 revolution presentations with 2,426 audience members.

2023

683 unduplicated clients. 2,040 total client contacts. 277 crisis line calls. 3,764 total volunteer hours. 558 shelter meals. 130 total shelter bed nights. 41 adults and 28 children at the shelter. 8 revolution presentations with 1,377 audience members.

2021

419 unduplicated clients. 3,726 total client contacts. 715 crisis line calls. 3,475 total volunteer hours. 1,437 shelter meals. 479 total shelter bed nights. 59 adults and 73 children at the shelter. 10 revolution presentations with 1,500 audience members.

2020

369 unduplicated clients. 2,460 total client contacts. 608 crisis line calls. 2,367 total volunteer hours. 1,386 shelter meals. 462 total shelter bed nights. 64 adults and 66 children at the shelter. 7 revolution presentations with 2,110 audience members.

2019

513 unduplicated clients. 3,653 total client contacts. 918 crisis line calls. 3,602 total volunteer hours. 1,629 shelter meals. 543 total shelter bed nights. 76 adults and 53 children at the shelter. 11 revolution presentations with 1,955 audience members.

We are
available by phone
24 hours a day,
365 days a year.

If you are a victim of abuse and need help, contact Center for Survivors directly by phone or in person. Individuals are also referred to us for services by law enforcement, Health and Human Services, and other community service organizations. Center for Survivors advocates are available to help you with free and confidential services!

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