Amberly's Place

Amberly’s Place is a full service victim center which provides  on-scene crisis response as well as crisis intervention at the victim  center. Amberly’s Place crisis response advocates provide hope and  guidance to victims of child molest, domestic violence, adult sexual  assault and elder abuse from the moment the report of abuse is made.  Victims are informed of their rights as well as guided through the  criminal justice system. Forensic interviews and medical exams are  conducted at the center by trained forensic specialist.

Amberly’s Place is a non-profit center which provides crisis  intervention to victims of abuse 24/7. Trained Crisis Response Advocates  walk the victim and family members through the investigative process in  a warm welcoming environment. The emergency needs of the victims are  addressed which can include emergency housing, clothing, food, school  supplies, diapers and formula. Referrals are provided for housing, food  stamps and counseling. Crisis Advocates accompany the victim to court  for the initial appearance and the arrangement. The overwhelming  community support this agency receives has made it possible to provide  for the emergency needs of victims. Each victim who uses the Center  picks out a beautiful hand made quilt to keep. The quilt is a warm hug  of support for the victim. Presentations on Mandated Reporter training  is offered as well as presentation on all abuse topics by local team  members and experts. Amberly’s Place is governed by an Executive Board  of Directors is made up of community leaders. The Board oversees the  financial stability of the Center as well as adopts policies.

Last year services were provided to 2073 victims. This agency has  never turned a victim away for lack of staff to respond. The way this is  accomplished is by the use of dedicated volunteers who have been  trained in crisis response services. Twice a year volunteer trainings  are held. This detailed training included, back ground screening,  fingerprinting, 24 hrs class room training, ride along’s with local law  enforcement officers and a field training with full time crisis response  advocate. Volunteer are also used to assemble activity bags for the  children, hygiene kits and putting educational packets together. If you  would like to volunteer please call 928-373-0849.

The annual fundraiser for this agency is  called, “Amberly’s Week in Paradise” numerous vacation packages are  donated. The day of the drawing families are invited to Z Fun Factory & Waylon's Water World for the live drawing and to enjoy the water park. This  is a time when community comes together for a fun filled evening and  great prizes while supporting victims of abuse.