KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Lake Family Resource Center is celebrating Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October.

A free 40-hour domestic violence volunteer and response training will be offered during the month.

The training will begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, and end on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The training days will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lake Family Resource Center is pleased to announce that Big Valley Rancheria will be cosponsoring the training this year. The training will be held at Konocti Vista Casino’s banquet room at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Kelseyville.

This training is open to the public.

Persons who complete this training will become certified domestic violence counselors and will have the opportunity to volunteer for Lake Family Resource Center’s Domestic Violence Program.

Volunteer work can include working at the shelter, answering the Community Crisis Line, working a few hours supervising children during adult activities, cofacilitating support groups, accompanying domestic violence victims to court and much more.

This free training is only offered once a year so call today to reserve your spot for this exciting opportunity.

Lake Family Resource Center is determined to raise awareness of the tragedy of domestic violence in the hope of ending it in Lake County.

The organization provides a multitude of services to build family stability and strength. The agency supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient, and healthy families and communities.

Call them today at 707-279-0563 to find out more about what they offer.