At San Miguel Resource Center, we walk alongside survivors of domestic and sexual violence to provide confidential support and resources. We also offer prevention education to break cycles of violence for the next generation in our community.
We envision an equitable community in which every person has the right and the ability to be safe, respected, empowered and free from oppression, violence and the fear of violence. Help us make our vision a reality by donating today.
"They say it takes an average of seven tries to leave a toxic relationship for good. For me, it was more like 27. SMRC was always there, gentle, compassionate, understanding, and attentive. No matter what my decision was each day, they supported me every step of the way. I came to SMRC desperate and scared, but with the help of Nicole and the amazing staff, I found peace with safe housing, a safety plan, and all the resources and encouragement needed to file a protection order.
At first, my kids were too scared to live at home with me because of the toxic relationship I was in. Now, they are both back at home full-time. I was afraid to go to work, but now I am thriving in my dream job.
The best resource SMRC offers? Security. The security and empowerment I needed to finally say, "I am worth more," and to start living the life I wanted and becoming the woman I knew I could be.
It’s a journey, but it’s one worth taking, and I’m grateful for every step."
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"I feel so incredibly grateful and lucky to have found an organization that could help me in so many ways. I received help emotionally, financially, logistically and maybe the most important way is that I've been learning to ask for and accept help which makes life feel a lot less lonely. I feel comforted knowing that I have a place to reach out to when I need input or support. I feel proud that I made it through to the other side. The resource center helped me get to a place where deep down I no longer believe that I am to blame and I am no longer weighed down by negative beliefs about myself."
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"Staff are very approachable, supportive, caring...I am beyond grateful."
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"My advocate was AMAZING. [Advocate] is invaluable. I couldn't believe how perfect she was in every way."
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"I just want to thank everyone at the Resource Center for being there for me and helping me when I truly needed it. Not only have they been helping me, but constantly checking in on me to make sure I have everything I need and if there is anything else they can do. I feel really connected to the Resource Center and am so thankful they were there when I needed them. They are all amazing."
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"Thank you for the tremendous support during challenging times!"
The San Miguel Resource Center empowers and advocates for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault through intervention and supportive services, while promoting social change through prevention education and community awareness.
In 1993, we were founded as the "Tomboy House" by a group of citizens who were concerned that the needs of domestic and sexual violence victims were not being met by local service providers. Before the San Miguel Resource Center (SMRC) was formed, all crisis calls and client contacts related to domestic violence and sexual assault were handled by local law enforcement and social service agencies. The effects of domestic violence can often be complex due to the pervasive consequences of living with frequent episodes of violence and coercion, and local government agencies lacked the time, training, and often the desire to sufficiently address these issues. For this reason, victims/survivors, their families and friends, and community professionals initiated a grassroots effort that resulted in the first victim services agency in San Miguel County. Today, we are still the only organization in our region that provides these services. Over the years, we have significantly expanded our staff and program services in response to greater community need as evidenced by a consistent increase in client numbers. Since 1993, we have evolved from a strictly volunteer organization to a highly credible, well-established service provider agency with eight employees and a team of active volunteers that serves all of San Miguel County and the West End of Montrose County.
Organization name
San Miguel Resource Center
1993
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
301 S. Pine St. Suite 102Headquarters
301 S. Pine Street Suite 102Mailing
PO Box 3243Colorado Location
140 E. Main St Suite AColorado Location
1555 W. SummitSan Miguel County, CO, US
Montrose County, CO, US