We work to empower all those affected by domestic violence so that they can make positive decisions about their lives. The 52-bed shelter is a safe place for battered women and their children. Women and children, may stay up to three weeks, and attend 10 groups per week with topics ranging from parenting, health, and dynamics of battering to assertiveness and stress management. Trained staff answers calls and assist with crisis intervention, support, information and referrals. Non-residential Services assist victims and survivors of domestic violence by providing advocacy, crisis intervention, information groups and court assistance.
Individual support is available to family and friends of victims including male victims.
Assistance in filling out protective orders is also available. Non-residential Services is the main contact for domestic violence education in the community. Our goal is to intervene in the cycle of violence by providing a variety of supports, recreational and educational services in a caring and non-threatening environment. Children's activities foster cooperative play and physical exercise. In addition, children receive information about personal safety and domestic violence.