The ION Center (Women’s Crisis Center) provides services to survivors, male or  female, of domestic violence and sexual assault in Northern Kentucky including:

• 24 hour crisis hotline,
• crisis counseling,
• court advocacy,
• medical advocacy at community hospitals, and
• a safe shelter for women and their dependent children who are currently fleeing intimate partner violence.

Support is also provided to non-offending friends and family members. All services are free of charge, confidential, and provided without discrimination.

Services can be accessed by calling the 24 hour hotline, 859-491-3335 or toll free 1-800-928-3335, or by walking in to our outreach office located at 835 Madison Avenue Covington, KY 41011, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. More information can also be found at http://ioncenter.org

The ION Center (Women’s Crisis Center) is available to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault during the process of filing an EPO or TIPO. Survivors are welcome to call the hotline or go to the Covington Outreach office to discuss the process and explore options available to them, as well as explore safety planning strategies and other agency services that may be helpful. Those who want to file are able to meet an advocate at our outreach office to complete the EPO/TIPO paperwork in an environment that is quiet, calm, and supportive. Advocates are also available for emotional support during EPO/TIPO hearings.