Womens Crisis Center

What Womens Crisis Center does

Grayson Crisis Center is a 501(c)-equivalent Texas non-profit operating continuously since March 1, 1976, headquartered at 4200 N Travis St, Sherman, TX, with a mailing address at P.O. Box 2112. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of free services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, as well as community education and intervention programs. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline (903-893-5615) answered 2,957 times in 2025, a 9,000 sq ft emergency shelter that housed 66 adults and 58 children in 2025, individual and group counseling using CBT/DBT and expressive art therapy, court and hospital advocacy, safety planning, and BIPP (24-week) and Anger Management (10-week) programs for offenders delivered online via Zoom. In 2025 the Center served 223 adult survivors and supported 1,233 volunteer hours across nine specialized teams.

The business model is a hybrid of state grant funding and community philanthropy rather than fee-for-service. The Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Office of the Governor is a primary funder, augmented by monthly $50 donor campaigns, Kroger Community Rewards, Amazon/Walmart wish list donations, and corporate partners such as Tyson Foods. The Center is one of only 73 emergency shelters designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and one of only 11 Domestic Violence High Risk Teams (DVHRT) in the state, and is the sole shelter serving a service area of over 3,000 square miles spanning Grayson and Fannin Counties. All survivor-facing services are provided free of charge; BIPP and Anger Management fees are assessed at intake and paid via cash, money order, Venmo, or PayPal.

The Center is governed by a Board of Directors led by Executive Director Shelli Shields and operates specialized coordinated response teams: the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), authorized in 2016 by the Office of the Attorney General, deploys SANE nurses and victim advocates to hospitals in acute cases, while the DVHRT partners with the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Denison and Sherman Police Departments, and the Grayson County Criminal District Attorney's Office to identify and intervene in high-risk cases (200+ identified in the first four months). Outreach is community-led through awareness events (April Sexual Assault Awareness Month, October Domestic Violence Awareness Month), training programs, North Texas Giving Day participation, and partnerships with Family Promise of Grayson County, Workforce Solutions Texoma, Legal Aid, and the Children's Advocacy Center. The Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Womens Crisis Center

Legal name

Grayson Crisis Center

Website

https://graysoncrisiscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grayson Crisis Center is a Texas non-profit founded in 1976 that provides free 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking across a 3,000+ square mile service area in North Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention
• Emergency shelter
• Victim advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary funding from government grants including funding from the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Office of the Governor. The organization is designated an emergency shelter by the Health and Human Services Commission.
2. Individual and Community Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, monthly giving campaigns ($50/month highlighted), Amazon and Walmart wish list donations, clothing and household item donations, baby items, food donations.
3. Program Fees: BIPP (Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program) and Anger Management programs charge fees. Fees can be paid via cash, money order, Venmo, or PayPal. Fee amounts are determined during intake process.
4. Community Partner Contributions: Local businesses and organizations (Tyson Foods, TCOG, Grand Central Station, DSBWorldWide) provide ongoing support and partnerships.
5. Kroger Community Rewards: Community members can link their Kroger cards to contribute to the Crisis Center through Kroger's community rewards program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grayson Crisis Center operates a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and community education programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in North Texas. It also runs accredited Batterer's Intervention (BIPP) and Anger Management programs for offenders and coordinates multi-agency response teams (DVHRT and SART) with local law enforcement and medical partners. All victim services are provided free of charge.

Product overview

Grayson Crisis Center provides a comprehensive suite of victim services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The organization operates as a single unified service center offering 24/7 crisis hotline response, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, community education programs, and specialized coordinated response teams (DVHRT and SART). The core services are supported by Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) and Anger Management programs for offenders, as well as non-residential community services and support groups. All services are provided free of charge to the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock confidential hotline providing immediate, non-judgmental crisis intervention, information, and referrals for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence.
• Emergency Shelter 9,000-square-foot emergency shelter providing rooms, meals, advocacy, and transition support for families and individuals fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault, offered at no cost.
• Individual and Group Counseling Trauma-informed individual psychotherapy and group therapy using evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT, expressive art) for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking; available in-person and online.
• Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) Accredited 24-week program overseen by CJAD for perpetrators of family violence, accepted via self-referral or court referral and delivered via Zoom with fees collected during intake.
• Anger Management Program 10-week program exploring anger expression, emotional regulation, and healthier coping, available to self- or court-referred participants and delivered via Zoom.
• Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) Multi-agency coordinated response team partnering with Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Denison and Sherman Police Departments, and the Criminal District Attorney's Office to identify high-risk domestic violence cases and provide ongoing interagency support.
• Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Launched in 2016 under authorization of the Office of the Attorney General; dispatches a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Sexual Assault Response Advocate (SARA) to hospitals in Grayson and Fannin Counties for acute sexual assault cases.
• Community Services and Support Groups Non-residential advocacy, safety planning, legal navigation assistance, and peer support groups for survivors not requiring shelter.
• Community Education and Training Educational presentations and training programs covering dynamics of violence, bystander intervention, and healthy/unhealthy relationships, delivered to community groups, schools, and partner organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 223 adults who were victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016SART launched in 2016 with authorization from Office of the Attorney General. Comprised of 30+ community partners including medical personnel, hospitals, law enforcement, Child Advocacy Centers, nurses, advocates, CPS/APS, and victims' families. Responds to acute sexual assaults by dispatching SANE nurses and victim advocates to hospitals.
• Grayson County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) coordinating interagency response to identify high-risk domestic violence cases early and provide continued support to victims while holding offenders accountable.
• Denison Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) working with four Grayson County agencies to identify high-risk domestic violence cases.
• Sherman Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) to identify high-risk cases and provide ongoing interagency support to victims.
• Grayson County Criminal District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) working to hold offenders accountable while providing victim support.
• Tyson FoodsminorOthersListed as a community partner supporting the Crisis Center.
• TCOG (Texoma Council of Governments)minorOthersListed as a community partner organization regularly working with staff to assist with Center and client needs.
• Grand Central StationminorOthersListed as a community partner organization regularly working with staff to assist with Center and client needs.
• Family Promise of Grayson CountyminorOthersCommunity partner with resources to support clients and those who need help in the community.
• Workforce Solutions TexomaminorOthersCommunity partner providing workforce resources for clients seeking employment support.
• Legal AidminorOthersCommunity partner providing legal resources for survivors navigating legal options.
• Children's Advocacy CenterminorOthersCommunity partner providing advocacy services for children affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows customers to link their Kroger cards to contribute to the Crisis Center through everyday grocery purchases.
• TCFV (Texas Council on Family Violence)minorOthersReferenced as a resource providing statistics on domestic violence in Texas. Organization is dedicated to ending family violence.
• TAASA (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault)minorOthersReferenced as a resource providing statistics on sexual assault in Texas.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Family Place: Dallas-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of family violence in North Texas. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping service model, target population, and proximity in the broader North Texas region.
• SAFE Alliance: Austin-based nonprofit operating a hotline, emergency shelter, and counseling services for survivors of family violence and sexual assault. Comparable integrated service model and Texas-based funding context.
• Genesis Women's Shelter & Support: Dallas nonprofit offering shelter, hotline, counseling, and education for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Comparable operating model, funding mix (grants + donations), and integrated service stack, serving an adjacent North Texas geography.
• Houston Area Women's Center: Houston nonprofit providing shelter, hotline, counseling, and advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Comparable comprehensive service suite and Texas nonprofit funding structure.
• Turning Point Center: Plano-based nonprofit offering shelter, hotline, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence in North Texas. Closest geographic peer within the same service region.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National nonprofit operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supporting a network of local providers. Comparable hotline and survivor support mission, but operates at a national scale rather than a single regional shelter model.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline for domestic violence survivors, operated as a centralized service that complements local shelter-based providers like Grayson Crisis Center. Overlapping mission and referral pathways.

Regional players

• Women's Center of East Texas: East Texas-based nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Comparable service model but operates in a non-overlapping East Texas geography.

Others

• Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV): Texas statewide nonprofit association supporting family violence service providers through training, advocacy, and resources. The Center cites TCFV statistics and is part of the TCFV provider network, making it an ecosystem peer.
• Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA): Texas statewide coalition providing training, resources, and advocacy for sexual assault service providers. Referenced by the Center as a data source; functions as an ecosystem/association peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GCcrisiscenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/GCcrisiscenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/graysoncrisiscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womens-crisis-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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