Voices Of Hope

Mission: To empower the community and individuals healing through advocacy, community outreach, education, referrals and respectful validation.

Based in Great Falls, Montana, Voices of Hope is the “someone” you can turn to when “nobody” understands or when “everyone” is too busy to listen. We are a non-profit organization committed to empowering individuals in crisis, victims of sexual assault, and our communities through advocacy, education, and confidential emergency services. Voices of Hope is the farthest reaching crisis center in Montana, serving 43 counties as well as all Native American communities.

The vision of Voices of Hope is to create a healthy, interconnected community in which all people receive support to reach their highest potential. We strive to provide comprehensive and compassionate support services and educational programs to foster healing and promote prevention within our community.

Voices of Hope supports a 24-hour, 7 days per week crisis line, sexual assault advocacy, emergency assistance, information and referrals, and community education. We accept calls from a variety of individuals with issues ranging from suicidality and sexual violence to depression, anxiety, and relationship/family problems. No matter the crisis, we offer an empathetic ear, a compassionate heart and resources to support people in their time of need.

Connecting: We connect people in need with community services. Our Crisis Line and Community Resource Directory provide information on services available throughout Cascade County.

Advocating: We assist sexual assault survivors through the process of healing. Specially trained advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide immediate crisis intervention and can be present during the hospital exam, police interview or just to meet and talk.

Listening: We listen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We answer the Crisis Line and provide support and crisis intervention services to all who call. We help people deal with suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, eating disorders, relationship problems and mental health issues.

Teaching: We offer trainings to community members and service agencies to provide the knowledge and skills to respond to and prevent all types of violence. We offer bi-monthly Knowledge Garden trainings. Staff are available to speak upon request on a variety of topics, including suicide, relationships, sexual violence and self-injury.

Building: We build a network of skilled and compassionate volunteers. Volunteering with Voices of Hope can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Volunteer opportunities include Crisis Line, Sexual Assault Survivor Advocacy and board membership.