About Us
We provide hope through healing in the lives of those who are affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Founded in 1996, Community Works is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency serving high-need youth and families, Women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, and the Jackson County community as a whole through our 24/7 HelpLine. Through key community collaborations, a highly engaged board of directors, and deeply committed staff, we offer a comprehensive array of services that address the whole person and family, including:
Mission Statement:
Community Works strives to strengthen lives and our community by responding to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and high-need youth and their families, through support services and advocacy.
- Alternative education
- Individualized social service and educational/vocational support
- Crisis intervention
- Information and referral
- Safety through shelter
- Mental health and addictions treatment
- Advocacy
- Case management
- Transitional living and services
Community Works programs are accredited by the National Council of Accreditation. In addition our education programs received accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools & Colleges. We are certified in Mental Health Treatment by the Oregon Department of Human Services, and are licensed Alcohol & Drug Treatment and Residential Care providers. Community Works is also a certified Foster Home provider.
We offer confidential and individual services in three program areas:
Youth & Family Services
Education & Residential Treatment Services
Victim Services
Those we serve have some of the following life challenges:
- Abused (physically, emotionally, sexually)
- Adjudicated (sentenced for crime)
- Acting-Out
- Alcohol & Drug Abusing
- Assaultive/Destructive
- Depressed/Suicidal
- Developmentally Disabled
- Emotionally Disturbed
- In Foster Care
- In the Juvenile System
- Poor Interpersonal Relationships
- Poor School Functioning
- Pregnant Teen
- Parented a child (both genders)
- Runaway Youth
- Homeless Youth
- Victims of domestic and sexual violence
Community Works is fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Directors and staff that are passionate about helping victims of domestic violence and their families and dedicated to the mission of our agency. To learn more about these individuals click the following links;