24 Hour Hotline 1-800-852-2102 • 24 Hour Emergency Shelter

Welcome

Welcome to Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties (DVSCP)! DVSCP is a private, non-profit organization that was incorporated in May 1990 and has provided 24 hour a day unduplicated services to the communities of Cumberland and Perry counties since 12:01 midnight on July 28, 1990.

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement: We envision DVSCP as a premier organization, not necessarily in its size and facilities, but in the strength of its commitment to the eradication of domestic violence.

Mission Statement: DVSCP supports the empowerment of those who are experiencing domestic violence through the provision of equitable and inclusive direct services and the promotion of nonviolence through social and systems change.

Support the Cause

Want to help? Visit our ‘Get Involved’ page to learn more about how to volunteer, donate, or become a corporate sponsor. Our Emergency Shelter Wish List is a great way to donate and support the women and children we serve.

DVSCP Bright Spots

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Starting Sunday, November 15, DVSCP will be joining forces with Community CARES, Project SHARE, Safe Harbour, Inc., and The Salvation Army of Carlisle for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week with the goal of shedding [...]

November 16th, 2020|

A 30 year perspective on DVSCP

In October 1989, concerned citizens of Cumberland and Perry counties met with the Pennsylvania Coalition against Domestic Violence to create a community-based agency to battle domestic violence. A task force was formed. Volunteers were recruited [...]

October 26th, 2020|

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Upcoming Events

2022 DVSCP Wreath Sale!

September 23 @ 8:00 am - October 26 @ 5:00 pm

Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center Showing of Blackbird

October 6 @ 7:00 pm - October 7 @ 7:00 pm

Cumberland County Speaks: A Domestic Violence Panel

October 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

2022 Candlelight Vigil

October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Did you know?

Know the facts about domestic violence!

There are many myths surrounding domestic violence. It affects women, men, children, all income levels, all races, and people of all backgrounds. It is important for individuals to understand the signs of abuse.

Myth:

Unless my partner physically hits me, I’m not in an abusive relationship…

Fact:

Violence takes all forms. It can include…

Emotional Abuse: Ignoring, humiliating, embarrassing, insulting, excluding or using social status as a weapon.
Verbal Abuse: Shouting, threatening, intimidating, or manipulating.
Physical Abuse: pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, punching or threatening with a weapon.
Sexual Abuse: forced kissing or touching, any unwanted sexual acts, unprotected sex, and rape.

Emergency Shelter
24-Hour Hotline
Individual/Group Counseling
Support/Group Counseling
Protection From Abuse Orders (PFA)
Medical Accompaniment
Legal Accompaniment
Referral Services
Professional Training and Public Education
Children’s Programs
AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program

Empowerment Philosophy

We consider all relationships to be reciprocal and between equals.
We communicate directly, with no hidden agenda.
We value individual differences and belief systems equally in our organization.
We nurture individual growth to enhance well-being.

2022 Program Partners

Thank you to all the organizations that support DVSCP throughout the year. The agency is happy to announce our current 2022 Platinum Program Partners:

Platinum

M&T Bank
Mid Penn Bank
Skiles Excavating
UPMC

Silver

Capital Blue Cross
Deibler Insurance Associates, Inc.
McNees, Wallace & Nurick, LLC
Organic Remedies
Orrstown Bank

Copper

AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
Capitol Computer Systems
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Farnham Insurance
Laurel Life
PA Retina Specialists
Wil and Karen Shirey
State Representative Greg Rothman
Tuckey Companies
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 477

Gold

Century 21 Realty Services
Robert Unger
Retired Senator Pat Vance

Bronze

Alliance Financial
Boyer & Ritter, LLC
Belco Community Credit Union
Diamond Automatic Sprinkler
H&R Block
KirbTech, LLC
Select Medical
State Representative Sheryl Delozier
Trisha A. Sadler Foundation
West Shore Elks