What We Do

What We Do.

Willow Rising

Willow Rising programs strategically address the many issues facing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while working to reduce the number of future victims through education and prevention. Our programming areas include:

  • Safety
  • Support
  • Education
  • Empowerment
VICTIM SERVICES

Domestic Violence

If an attack is in progress or about to happen:

  • Call 911
  • If possible, protect yourself, children and pets.

If an attack has already happened:

  • Get to a place where you feel safe.
  • Call 911 or our 24/7 hotline - 308-381-0555

Teen & Adult Rape or Other

Sexual Assault

  • Call 911 or go to an emergency room immediately.



  • We know this is a big ask, but do not shower or change your clothes until you've been to the hospital. If you must change your clothes, bring them to the hospital with you unwashed.

Child Sexual Abuse

  • If an assault or injury has just happened, call 911. You may also go to a hospital emergency room and/or call the Nebraska Child Protective Services 24 hour hotline: 1-800-652-1999.


  • Do not have the child bathe or change clothes until they've been seen at a hospital. If they must change clothes, bring the unwashed clothing to the hospital.

Victim Services

No one should have to walk alone

Willow Rising assures that victims have everything they need to create a safe and strong life for themselves and their families. Our service areas include Hall, Hamilton, Howard & Merrick Counties in the State of Nebraska.


Safety Services:

  • 24/7 hotline, expert accompaniment, and navigation through the systems (court hearings, welfare applications, etc.)
  • We provide counseling and legal aid referrals as needed.
  • Our advocates are trained to offer victims confidential support and assist in completing the necessary documents needed when filing protection and harassment orders.
  • If a sexual assault has taken place, victims will be taken to the local Emergency Room for a SANE Exam upon their request. Our advocates are trained to accompany victims through this process.
  • Willow Rising maintains one safe shelter in the Grand Island area and utilizes hotels/motels as needed. 


Self-Sufficiency Services:

  • Budgeting, career services (i.e. resume assistance, job search, etc.), and on-going support through our Domestic Violence Advocates through case management and teamwork.
  • We provide adult and children support groups to help cope with trauma,  and set goals for the future.


Responsive Services:

  • Willow Rising provides transportation to victims and family member's of victims to get them to and from appointments, meetings, etc.
  • We provide court advocacy to victims going through hearings or trials.


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Prevention & Education

Domestic violence affects us all

Willow Rising provides vital educational and preventative services for the Hall, Howard, Hamilton, and Merrick County communities. Our goal is to raise awareness about issues of power, control and the severity of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.


Many women, men, and children are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking in the communities that surround us. Our goal is to be proactive in raising awareness about our services and the crisis's we deal with.

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Youth Services

Our youth advocate provides training and learning opportunities for children of all ages. The advocate shares information about healthy relationships and help them understand what dating violence is and the environments it can take place in (including schools, youth groups, and more).

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Adult Education

Our adult education and prevention advocate works with community members, other human service organizations, law enforcement agencies, businesses and the community at large on a variety of training opportunities.


This advocate is also responsible for all of the support groups that we hold for clients of Willow Rising. These groups focus on everything from self-care, self-esteem to safety planning. You must complete an intake with our Adult Education and Prevention advocate in order to qualify for these services.

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Intervention Programs

Willow Rising offers Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (DVIP) at our organization. These programs are intended for the perpetrator/abuser and help individuals stop the violence and abuse that is destroying their relationships with partners, children, family members and the community they reside in.


These courses are often ordered to be attended for probation or parole; however, individuals can determine that these intervention type classes are needed privately as well. There is a cost associated with this service.

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CHANGE A LIFE TODAY

Willow Rising is always looking for support through donations and volunteering. Find out more about how you can change lives in our community.

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