Wellspring

About

Wellspring provides comprehensive, supportive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, provides prevention education to our community, and advocates for social change. Domestic violence and sexual assault are complex issues. Wellspring staff are available 24-hours a day to help individuals process their experience so they can determine what is right for themselves. All of our services are free and confidential. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault are Pervasive Problems in Saratoga County -Domestic Violence is the #1 cause of family homelessness in Saratoga County -Domestic Violence is the #2 violent crime and the #2 cause of homicide in Saratoga County At Wellspring, our mission is to support survivors and engage our community to end relationship, and sexual abuse. Each year, our crisis intervention and survivor services support more than 1,000 clients—providing safe housing to adults and children either fleeing or homeless because of domestic violence, as well as comprehensive support in the form of counseling, legal advocacy, and case management. While helping victims in need is a major focus of the Agency’s mission, we know that by increasing awareness we can end intimate partner violence. Wellspring staff provides prevention and education programs to school-aged youth, as well as training and education programs for parents, faith based congregations, and professional organizations.