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Catawba County

Program Name:  First Step DV Program
17 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Office: (828) 322-1400
Crisis: (828) 322-1400 or 911

Job Title of Survey Respondent: Lead Court Advocate

1. Does your program provide services to lesbians? If so, what services?
   Yes, all services including shelter.

2. Does your program provide services to gay men? If so, what services?
   Yes, supportive services, but shelter is for women only. Temporary shelter in a hotel room, agency paid.

3. Does your program provide services to straight men? If so, what services?
   Yes, supportive services, but shelter is for women only. Temporary shelter in a hotel room, agency paid.

4. Does your program provide services to bisexual people? If so, what services?
   Bisexual women are eligible for all services including shelter. Bisexual men are eligible for supportive services, but shelter is for women only. Temporary shelter in a hotel room, agency paid.

5. Does your program provide services to transgender people? If so, what services?
   Yes, all services are available. Shelter service is providing depending on the survivor’s stated gender.

6. Does your program have any literature available for staff or clients about LGBT domestic violence? If so, what is it?
   No.

7. Does your staff receive any specialized training about LGBT domestic violence or homophobia? If so, where do they get it, and who provides it?
   No.

8. Do you have contacts and referrals with the LGBT communities?
   Yes.