About Us

DOVES Mission

Our mission is to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence in Lake County and on the Flathead Indian Reservation through community outreach, prevention education and information, and advocacy for victims of violent crime.

DOVES is . . .

DOVES (Domestic Violence Education & Services) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. All of our services are provided free of charge. The funding for much of our client assistance comes from generous donations from concerned citizens. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Based on the philosophy that domestic and sexual violence is unacceptable, the staff of DOVES:
Provides culturally sensitive services, free of charge, including advocacy and support to victims
and their children who are in abusive situations. Offers encouragement, support, and options that allow victims and survivors of domestic, sexual and other violent crimes to make informed decisions about their lives. Strives to enhance the self-esteem of those we serve, and to encourage self determination by providing a respectful, supportive, and encouraging environment with positive role modeling. Offers public education on the dynamics and prevention of domestic and sexual violence.

Board of Directors

Al Anderson
Director, IT Services, Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
al_anderson@skc.edu

Dave Anson
Presbyterian Pastor
Polson, MT
dranson@centurytel.net

Judith Bromley, Vice-President Photographer
Polson, MT
jbromley1@mac.com

Emily Colomeda,
Director, Lake County Health Department
Polson, MT
ecolomeda@mt.gov

Lonnie Erickson
Sergeant, Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Detention Division
Polson, MT
lerickson@lakecountymtso.com

Julie Fleck, Secretary
Director, Sunburst Community Foundation
St. Ignatius, MT
mtjuliefleck@yahoo.com

John Payne, President
Pastor, Heritage of Faith
Polson, MT
rev@majorpayne.org

Julia Williams
Program Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Ronan, MT
bbbsjulia@centurylink.net

Jeanne Windham
Immediate Past President
Portland, OR
djwindham@hotmail.com

DOVES STAFF

Jenifer Blumberg, Executive Director

Marie Mahugh, Outreach Director

Pat Cross, Court Liaison/Advocate

Heidi Sanders, Advocate/Legal Assistant

Brandi Ries, Staff Attorney

Robin Turner, CSKT Victim Assistance Program Staff Attorney

Location
DOVES offices are located in Polson on the second floor of
St. Joseph’s Medical Center in rooms 206 and 207.

Hours of Operation
Walk-In Hours: 9a.m. – 1p.m. Monday – Friday
By-Appointment Only: 1p.m. – 4p.m. Monday – Thursday

Office Phone: 406-883-3350 Toll-Free: 1-800-831-9987 Fax: 406-883-3316

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1773
Polson, MT 59860