Free23
Watch this short video to learn the heart behind our Free23 program!
He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and staff protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever."
Psalm 23 (NLT)
Our Services
Our Free23 program provides trauma-based counseling for adolescents age 12 – 17 who have experienced or are at risk for sexual exploitation or sex trafficking and parents, foster parents or caregivers of adolescent girls who have experienced or are at risk for sexual exploitation or sex trafficking.
All therapies, classes, and services are trauma-informed, evidence-based and Christ-centered and are at no cost to the client.
Therapy
- Group Coaching
- Trauma Counseling
- Equine Therapy
Community
- Advocacy
- Support Services
- Safety Planning
- Education
- Awareness
- Crisis Response
Life Skills
- Skills Classes
- Recreational Outings
Referrals
To apply for our Free23 Program, please follow the steps below.
Referral forms can be submitted electronically or sent to PO Box 629, Custer, SD 57730 by USPS.
Contact our staff with questions regarding the process at (605) 519-8870 or referrals.esthersrising@protonmail.com
Please note that Free23 is not an emergency shelter or residential program.
If you are in need of immediate help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1.888.373.7888 or text 233733
Responses to applications and contact will happen during normal business hours Monday – Friday.
STEP TWO:
Our Program Coordinator will review the referral form and set up a call with the family to ask and answer questions for both parties.
STEP THREE:
If the initial assessment of qualifying for Free23 is met, the family will be invited in for the full intake to begin receiving services.