Inclusive, Confidential Support
Casda offers a wide range of confidential, trauma-informed services for adults and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Our services are provided without discrimination—regardless of race, color, religion, ability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or income level.High-Quality Services
Our programs are thoughtfully designed to meet survivors’ complex and varied needs. We are committed to maintaining the highest quality of care and continually expanding our services to ensure meaningful, effective, and accessible support. Casda’s main office and emergency shelter are in Superior, Wisconsin, but services are available throughout Ashland County and the Twin Ports.Connect For Help
If you or someone you know needs support, please call our 24-hour help line at (800) 649-2921. Our trained advocates can listen, provide information, and help connect you with the services that best meet your needs.Community Funded Mission
Our work is made possible through funding from federal, state, and county sources and generous support from private enterprises, foundations, businesses, community organizations, and individuals. This shared commitment allows Casda to provide safety, empowerment, and advocacy consistently.Rural Outreach
Douglas County is not the only area we serve. Our Ashland and Bayfield County Outreach Program, based in our Ashland office, is staffed by an advocate who provides support to rural survivors. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals, legal advocacy (including restraining orders and court accompaniment), transportation to appointments or shelter, and ongoing follow-up based on individual needs. Outreach often involves meeting survivors in safe, private locations when travel is difficult. The Outreach Coordinator works closely with local professionals to raise awareness and coordinate referrals, ensuring that victims receive both emotional support and access to the full range of Casda services.Casda Services
24-Hour Help Line
Casda’s 24-hour help line provides crisis counseling, emotional support, information, and referrals to anyone in need. Our full-time and part-time staff are thoroughly trained in advocacy services, delivered with a culturally competent, empathetic, resourceful, and trauma-informed approach. Each call is answered with care, and if a caller is in immediate danger, we can begin screening for shelter options right away.
Some callers need a safe, unbiased, trauma-informed space to share their story and be guided to other community resources. Others are looking to leave a dangerous living situation without transitioning into a shelter, and our advocates can connect them with our Domestic Violence Housing First Program. There are countless ways our 24-hour help line supports individuals in finding the help they need. Whenever someone reaches out, they can trust that a trained advocate will be there to listen, support, and guide them toward safety and healing.
Advocacy Services
Emergency Shelter
Children's Programs
Our Children’s Program provides developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive services for children who are victims or witnesses of domestic violence or sexual assault. Programming supports both children and their protective parent, in both shelter and non-residential settings. Services include strength-based advocacy, trauma-informed care, safety planning, and connections to community resources. The program is flexible, meeting children at school or outside regular hours to minimize disruption to their learning. Our strong partnerships with local school districts ensure children and families can participate fully and safely.
Peer Counseling
Our trained staff and volunteers provide one-on-one crisis counseling, emotional support, and guidance to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Support can be offered immediately after an incident or later, on an ongoing basis if needed. Our 24-hour peer counseling ensures that help is always available. We recognize that healing is a personal and nuanced process, which is why survivors have access to support via phone, email, or walk-ins whenever they need it.
Support Groups
Legal Services
Community Education and Professional Training
Support For All
If you, a loved one, or a friend needs support, please call our 24-hour helpline or submit a help request using our form. A member of our team will follow up as soon as possible.
CASDA serves all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, or national origin.