ASPEN (formerly the Tri-County Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence) was established in 1999 as a satellite program of the Bozeman Area Battered Women’s Network. It was soon realized that the demand for services was more than what the organization could provide from Bozeman.  A task force was formed to begin the steps needed to create a separate nonprofit organization.  As a result, ASPEN, formerly known as Tri-County Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, was incorporated in 2001 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. ASPEN has continued to expand over the years to offer more programs and services to the community.

ASPEN serves the residents of Park, Sweet Grass, and Meagher Counties of Montana, but also extends our services to anyone in a situation of domestic or sexual violence who are fleeing an abusive situation and need assistance. These services include an emergency Safe House, a 24-hour support line, crisis counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, information and referrals, safety planning, emergency 911 phones, assistance with Orders of Protection and/or law enforcement reporting, forensic medical exam support, community outreach and educational programs, and health and wellness activities.