Family Support Council Of Douglas
About Family Support Council Of Douglas
Since 1982, Family Support Council of Douglas has been the kind of place people in and around Douglas County can turn to when home feels uncertain. It offers confidential shelter, advocacy, therapy, supervised visitation, parenting education, and disability support, all through services that are free and designed to help families stay safer and steadier. If you want to support an organization that meets people at some of their hardest moments, this is one with a very clear local role.
What stands out here is how specific the support is. Abbey’s Crossing offers confidential shelter, Hope’s Haven gives families a safe place for supervised visitation, and Jessie’s Ranch provides person-centered support for adults with developmental disabilities. It is all under one local umbrella, and all built around privacy and practical help.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Supervised Visitation, Hope’s Haven
A supervised visitation and exchange program that allows non-custodial parents to visit with their children in a safe, neutral environment. Visits can be completed virtually or in person at designated facilities.
IDD Support, Jessie’s Ranch
A community-based program that provides person-centered planning and individualized services to adults with developmental disabilities in in-home, work, and community settings.
Advocacy
Support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including temporary protection orders, application assistance, court advocacy, resources, and referrals.
Confidential Shelter, Abbey’s Crossing
A confidential domestic violence shelter in Douglas County that can house up to 13 women and children for 90 days.
Therapy
Individual, group, and play therapy for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault.
Parenting
Resources and classes to empower caretakers, including a 6-week effective parenting curriculum, nurturing parenting lessons, and co-parenting support.
Family Resource Center
A one stop shop for families in need.
Crisis Line
A 24-hour crisis line that provides direct support, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
It is the mission of Family Support Council to provide education, prevention, and intervention services to support the growth and development of healthy families.
Who they serve
Residents in and around Douglas County, including families, domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, adults with developmental disabilities, and people with mental illnesses or traumatic brain injuries.
Their impact
- 185 bed nights were provided through Abbey’s Crossing during January-March 2026.
- 2,633.5 hours were spent supporting adults with developmental disabilities during January-March 2026.
- 96 domestic violence and sexual assault survivor interactions were recorded during January-March 2026.
- Over 23,000 support hours have been given to individuals with developmental disabilities.
How your donation helps
- Repairs and improvements to the safe shelter
- New office spaces for growing teams
- Toiletries and basic necessities for families in the shelter
- Thanksgiving dinners for families in need
- General fund support
Our story
Family Support Council has served residents in and around Douglas County since 1982. Jessie’s Ranch began support services in 2017 in response to a persistent need expressed by Douglas County families, schools, community members, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for personalized services.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Family Support Council Of Douglas’s services.
People can call the 24-hour crisis line at (775) 782-8692, use the contact form, or contact the organization by email. For supervised visitation, both parties complete an intake process before visitation begins. Services can also be started through the Get Started process on individual program pages.
Stories
The people behind the work.
Events
Candlelight Vigil
annualA memorial event that commemorates victims and survivors of domestic violence and brings awareness to its impact in Douglas County.
Unmask Domestic Violence
annualA formal masquerade and fundraiser supporting survivors of domestic violence and Abbey’s Crossing.
Fall into BINGO!
annualA bingo fundraiser for awareness and support.
Have a Heart BINGO!
annualA family-friendly bingo fundraiser supporting awareness and fundraising.
Harvest Thanks & Open House
annualAn open house and community thank-you event with refreshments and a tour of the office space.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Family Support Council Of Douglas has shared.
Current needs
- Repairs and furnishings for Abbey’s Crossing shelter rooms
- Toiletries and basic necessities for the shelter, including shampoo, conditioner, soap, diapers, wipes, and feminine hygiene products
- Kitchen and household supplies for the shelter, including a refrigerator, toaster, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, and towels
- Thanksgiving dinners for families in need
- Room sponsorships for shelter spaces
Volunteer opportunities
- Crisis Line Volunteer
- Happy Helper Volunteer
- Shelter Mentor
- Reception
- Shelter site gravel haul
- Office clean-up
- Maintenance assistance
- Cleaning assistance
- Landscaping assistance
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do people start services?
They can call the 24-hour crisis line, use the contact form, or begin through the Get Started process on a service page.
What does Abbey’s Crossing provide?
Abbey’s Crossing is a confidential domestic violence shelter in Douglas County that can house up to 13 women and children for 90 days, with life skills, crisis intervention, therapeutic support, parenting classes, goal planning, and transportation support.
What kinds of support are offered through Jessie’s Ranch?
Jessie’s Ranch offers person-centered community and in-home support, supported living arrangements, community inclusion, and jobs and day training services.
What parenting supports are available?
Parenting services include a 6-week effective parenting curriculum, nurturing parenting lessons drawn from 80 lessons, and Children in the Middle co-parenting support.
How does supervised visitation work?
Hope’s Haven provides supervised visitation and exchange in a safe, neutral environment. Both parties complete an intake process before visitation begins, and visits can be completed virtually or in person at designated facilities.
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