Manage Conflict at Home During Covid-19

If stress at home is overwhelming, there are some Fort Collins resources to help families in crisis manage conflict at home during Covid-19.

Since Stay at Home and Safer at Home directives went into effect, domestic abuse has risen sharply. Lack of privacy, inability to call for help from work and 24-hours-a-day contact often in cramped quarters, means that public statistics may not accurately reflect what is happening in homes across the county. Furthermore, physical distancing has also reduced access to support networks making it more difficult for victims to get help.

There are a number of ways to reduce conflict in your home, but if emotions get out of hand and you need external help, especially if things escalate in an unmanageable way, check out the following options available in Fort Collins. 

Family Resources In Fort Collins

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office: 

If you are a victim of domestic violence in Larimer County, you can contact our Victim Advocates at: 970-498-5149.

Crossroads:

Crossroads offers free safe-housing, advocacy, legal assistance, transitional housing, and education.

Bringing Justice Home:

The Bringing Justice Home Project provides civil legal representation for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Alternatives to Violence: 

Providing shelter, advocacy, education and resources for people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

Access to Justice/Larimer County Court Resource Center: 

Our mission is to develop, coordinate and implement programs and other tools to expand access to justice in civil matters for those who encounter barriers in accessing the local civil justice system.

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates: Estes Valley Crisis Advocates provides 24 hour emergency crisis intervention and is an agency committed to the intervention in and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes through advocacy, counseling, information, referrals, and education to the community.

Support Groups

Second Saturday Northern Colorado:

The Second Saturday Divorce workshop is designed to equip you with the legal, financial, and emotional information you need to make the right decision for your marriage and your life.

Rebuilding Seminars:

Our 10-week seminar begins with healing and recovery from relationship loss, and then moves to uncovering the self-worth necessary for confidence and healthier future relationships.

The Center for Family Outreach:

Our 10-week seminar begins with healing and recovery from relationship loss, and then moves to uncovering the self-worth necessary for confidence and healthier future relationships.