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:

Agency Meeting
Thursday, August 14, 2008
There will be a meeting of local United Way agencies at 4:00 PM at the Weaks Center. These meetings are held every 2nd Thursday every other month.

CUBS
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
There will be a CUBS meeting at 12:00 Noon at Glendale Church. This will be an informative meeting with area agencies and community leaders.

United Way Kick-Off Dinner
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The United Way Kick-Off Dinner will be Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the MSU Curris Center. Please contact the United Way office at 753-0317 for more information.

Froggie Fest Concert
Saturday, July 5, 2008
The United Way and our agencies will be working Concessions for the Froggie Fest Concert. MSU has assisted the United Way in allowing the proceeds to benefit our local agencies. Thank you MSU!

Softball Tournament
Friday, July 25, 2008
Each year the United Way coordinates a Softball Tournament played by local community and business teams. If you cannot play, come watch.

Leadership Breakfast
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
This year at the Curris Center-Commonwealth Room. Business leaders meet to discuss how business and the United Way can impact our community.

Golf Tournament
Friday, September 5, 2008
Every year we have a great time at our Golf Tournament. Lots of prizes and excitement will be at the Murray Country Club this year. You may contact the Unted Way at 753-0317 or you may contact Jason Billington.

The Grand Home Give-A-Way
Monday, August 18, 2008
A wrap up meeting for those involved in this project will be held at 12:30 PM.

United Way Auction- Chairs, Etc.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
At this year’s Auction we are anticipating up to twenty-five chairs and a few unique items to be auctioned. Local artist donate their artwork and crafts for the proceeds to be given back to the United Way and the community served. The event will be at Murray Country Club with the reception beginning at 5:30 PM. The auction starts at 7:00PM sharp. Tickets will be limited and available soon. Call Samantha at the United Way office phone 270-753-0317. You may also contact Robert Billington or Mark Kennedy our local volunteer ticket sales persons.

Community Impact Marketing-Communication
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Community Impact-Communication/Marketing Team will be meeting 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM .