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Mission
Shelter residency is not required in order to receive services.
24 Hour Crisis Intervention:
Trained staff and volunteers are available in urgent and emergency situations to assist with, and provide for, victims' immediate safety, shelter and supportive needs. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency Shelter:
The shelter offers a caring and non-threatening refuge where residents can be safe,
find support, and use goal-setting techniques to plan for the future. Basic assistance for food, clothing, baby supplies and emergency transportation are all provided.
Information, Advocacy and Referral:
Through an established network of social agencies and private practitioners, we are able to provide referral and assistance for victims with legal, medical, vocational, housing, financial and educational concerns. Court accompaniment is also available.
Individual Support:
Our staff and trained volunteers are available for both confidential telephone and in person
support sessions.
Support Group:
The support group is a series of workshops designed to help women empower themselves by addressing issues of violence against women, women's roles in society, and women advocating for themselves. Night groups meet weekly with transportation and childcare provided.
Children's Programs:
Weekly programs providing positive interaction and addressing issues relating to domestic violence are available, including the Family Nurturing Program. Children's activities also take place throughout the week for children staying at the shelter.
Community Education/Outreach:
Programs are available for groups, schools, and professional service agencies. Youth programs include; Hands are Not For Hitting, Safe Dates, STARS, Teen Night and Foster Grandparent Program. An Elder Abuse program focusing on family abuse in later life is now available. Public events are also planned throughout the year.
Even with all of these efforts, there are thousands of women in our service area
experiencing violence on recurring basis.
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