Domestic Violence Intervention
Lafayette House has single and family rooms providing 26 beds
for women and children who need a safe place to stay to
escape domestic violence. If you are being abused or beaten
by your husband or partner, call Lafayette House any time
day or night. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. We have
an onsite child care center to provide safe, nurturing care for your
children. We have a large cafeteria where we serve three meals
each day. We can help you access clothing and basic needs,
as well as jobs, transportation and a safe place to live. You do not have to live at Lafayette House to receive services - we offer a full range of outpatient programs. Counselors, a children's therapist and social workers are available to help with all your needs.

Sexual Assault Services
Lafayette House offers specialized counseling for victims of rape or childhood sexual abuse. We also have trained advocates who respond to local emergency rooms to provide support to victims. Children's Services We offer a range of services for children who are victims of sexual abuse, or whose families struggle with addiction or domestic
violence. A Children's Therapist will help design a counseling plan that is best for your child. In addition, our Pumpkin Patch child care center provides a safe, nurturing, educational environment for children while their parents work or participate in counseling activities.

          Level 1 is the most structured and intensive rehabilitation, and is offered as a
          residential or outpatient program. The average length of stay is 30 days.

          Level 2 is the intermediate level of care with an average of 45 outpatient days.

          Level 3 is the least intensive level of service with an average stay of 90 days outpatient.

Adult and Family Drug Courts
Lafayette House provides treatment for drug offenders who are referred through the Newton County or McDonald County drug court programs. This court-ordered program allows offenders to participate in treatment as an alternative to jail time.

For any of the issues we address Lafayette House offers a comprehensive array of services, including:

• Individual, group and family counseling
• Children's therapy
• Social services - help with housing, jobs, income, life skills
• Day care
• Advocates to help in court
• Transitional housing, for those who need longer term support
• Information and referral to other community programs

SATOP, OEP, SASSI Screenings
Lafayette House is a provider of the Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program (SATOP) for people who lose their drivers licenses due to drug or alcohol-related traffic offenses. The Department of Revenue may require, based on a screening, that you must be referred into the SATOP Offender Education Program (OEP) or more rigorous treatment program.

The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) is a screening that can determine your probability of having a chemical dependency problem. These screenings are available on an appointment basis.

Cost of Services
Our services are provided based on individual needs. During your initial meeting, our staff will discuss our fee schedule with you. We have grant funding which may assist Missouri residents who cannot afford our service fees.