Resources

MHDCC offers mental health services to adults who are victims of Intimate Partner Violence. The individual does not have to have an assigned advocate to see a therapist. Services include one-on-one therapy with individualized treatment plans, educational groups and workshops. Those interested in seeking mental health services can contact MHDCC by phone and complete a referral form and the individual will be contacted by phone to schedule an intake – other professionals can refer individuals similarly. We are currently unable to offer: services to minors, court-ordered assessments/evaluations, or medication management. We can connect you with other providers if you are in need of services not offered by MHDCC.

The Merryman House begins the process of housing counseling and services with a thorough assessment of the client’s financial situation, review of their housing preferences and evaluation of the barriers that could prevent a client from succeeding in obtaining and keeping housing. After considering these factors, Housing Counselors work with clients to create an Action Plan that includes their housing goal and the steps needed to remove the barriers standing in their way.

There are a variety of ways that members of the community can assist us in our goal of ensuring that survivors have safe and sustainable housing.

• Donations of Furniture, Cookware and other Household Items: Most victims exiting our Emergency Shelter do not have standard household items or furnishings such as mattresses, linens and cookware. The Merryman House assists clients with locating these items largely
  through other community service agencies or donations. If you or someone you know is interested in donating needed household items for survivors, please contact our Facilities Coordinator for more information at (270) 816-3862.
• Landlord Partnerships: Survivors of domestic violence frequently have barriers to obtaining housing that are the direct results of the abuse they experienced such as poor rental history
  stemming from noise complaints, damage to the unit, etc. This can cause significant challenges in identifying property owners that will not screen victims out of their rental properties. Landlords interested in working with the Merryman House and survivors of domestic violence should contact the agency for more information.
• Financial Assistance: There are many circumstances in which clients need financial assistance in order to obtain or sustain housing that they are unable to receive through community service agencies or certain rental assistance programs. Cash donations dedicated to housing assistance often provide survivors the funds necessary to stabilize their housing.

We understand that money is the No. 1 reason victims stay in an abusive relationship. We want to empower you to rebuild your life – as well as your credit. Our self-sufficiency programs are designed to help you remove obstacles such as poor credit, transportation, lack of education and more.