There is a real concern about how those trapped in abusive relationships are faring during this time of self-isolation and social distancing.
Executive Director of Iris Kirby House, Michelle Greene says as of late last week they had not received an increase in the volume of calls, rather they noted an increase in the severity of reports.
Greene says they’re also concerned that some people aren’t calling because there’s a perception that they’re too busy, or because people are unable to call.
They’re asking anyone with a cell phone they no longer use to donate them to the organization. They will pick them up, sanitize them, and drop the phone off to someone who may be in trouble.
Contact Iris Kirby house in St. John’s at (709) 753-1492, or the O’Shaughnessy House, Carbonear Site at (709) 596-8709.