Alternative Horizons

Alternative Horizons Corporation (AHC) was established in 1978 with the purpose of providing advocacy, support, and assistance to survivors of domestic violence in rural La Plata and San Juan Counties. The mission of Alternative Horizons is to provide advocacy and resources to survivors of domestic violence and their children, while striving to promote community awareness through education and prevention efforts. Alternative Horizons Corporation is committed to providing free, confidential, inclusive, accessible, and voluntary services to all survivors of domestic violence in the service area of La Plata and San Juan Counties. The agency strives to extend culturally sensitive, relevant, survivor-defined and trauma informed care to traditionally underserved survivors who face significant barriers in accessing and using domestic violence services. This includes survivors underserved due to their geographic location, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, language, differences in abilities, immigration status, and age. AHC strongly believes that survivors of domestic violence have the right to make their own decisions and receive services that work for their individual needs and lived experiences.

Alternative Horizons supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence. 24/7/365 Hotline & Advocacy Services: This service provides immediate and ongoing counseling, advocacy, information and referrals to survivors through hotline phone, office phone, and walk-in office. Counseling and Support Group Services: This service provides trauma-informed support groups for adult survivors. Individual counseling sessions are available as needed. Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Provision of Service: Alternative Horizons Corporation strives to provide culturally relevant direct services and outreach to survivors from communities impacted by inequity. Staff and Advocates work closely with community agencies serving marginalized populations to ensure services are accessible, culturally relevant, and trauma informed. Education/Awareness: This service provides domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking education and awareness throughout the community.