Are you Being Abused?

Sometimes people call Lurana Shelter Society because they are unsure if what they are experiencing, or someone they know is experiencing, is domestic violence.  To know if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, ask yourself these questions:

Does the person you love…

  • Threaten to hurt you or your children?
  • Say it’s your fault if he or she hits you, then promises it won’t happen again (but it does)?
  • Put you down in public or keep you from contacting family or friends?
  • Throw you down, push, hit, choke, kick, or slap you?
  • Force you to have sex when you don’t want to?

Just one “yes” answer means you’re involved in an abusive relationship.  If so, you’re not alone and you have choices.

No one deserves to be abused.

Please consider calling the Lurana Shelter Society 24-Hour Crisis Line (780) 424-5875 for support. (TTY)

Call for yourself, family members, friends or employees.  Our 24-hour crisis line is the gateway to all our services.  It is staffed by trained, non-judgmental advocates who will listen, offer support, provide information, help you assess your immediate needs, and help you make informed choices.  We can also connect you to other services or resources within the community.