Purchase Area Domestic Violence Center

P.O. Box 98

Paducah, KY  42002-0098

270-443-6001

270-443-9146 (fax)

1-800-585-2686 Crisis Line, 24 Hours a Day

Hours:  24 Hours a Day

Director:  Vonnie Hays-Adams

Murray Office -- Murray Outreach

629 Broad Street
Murray, Kentucky

270-759-2373

270-759-8553 (fax)

Murray Address - 629 Broad St

Counselor and Court Advocate:   Carla Owen  carla_waidvc@bellsouth.net

Murray Outreach Office Hours           

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Motto:  “Committed to Peace in Every Home”

Mission Statement

To provide appropriate physical, emotional and strategic support to families and/or individuals experiencing domestic violence.  Our mission also includes resolution of the abusive behavior, which may require the types of temporary support services offered through the program.

Services Provided

§      24 Hour Crisis Line

§      Emergency Shelter for Victims and Children

§      Group Counseling

§      Individual Counseling

§      Support Groups

§      Outreach Services

§      Court Advocacy Referral Services

§      Hospital Advocacy

§      Housing Counseling

§      Public Education

October is Prevention of Domestic Violence Month

Annual Events

Barbeque on the River (Paducah)

Celebration and activities in October

Agency Fund Raisers

Barbeque on the River (Paducah)

Additional Information

Merryman House serves the following counties in the Purchase Area:

§      Ballard

§      Carlisle

§      Graves

§      Marshall

§      Calloway

§      Fulton

§      Hickman

§      McCracken

Scheduled Merryman House & United Way Events:

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