Domestic Violence
What is the purpose of this service?
The purpose of this program is to assist in the prevention, reduction, and elimination of family violence and ensure the accessibility of emergency shelters and supporting treatment services.
Who can receive these services?
Individuals who can receive these services include victims of domestic violence and their children, as well as, perpetrators of domestic violence.
How are the services provided?
Domestic Violence Services are provided by emergency shelter programs and batterer intervention programs.
What services are offered?
* Information and Referral
* Non-residential Services
* Victim Needs Assessment
* Case Management/Follow Up
* Temporary Shelter Service
* Emergency Shelter for Victims & Their Children
* Transitional Housing
* Support/Psycho-educational Groups
* Support Counseling/Children Counseling
* Legal and Medical Advocacy
* Assistance with obtaining Housing and Employment
* Community Awareness and Public Education
* Transportation Services
* 24 Hour Hotline/Crisis Intervention
How to inquire about services?
* Contact the Department of Social Services at 803-898-7318
* Contact the National Domestic Violence Hot Line Number at 1-800-799 (SAFE) 7233
* For emergencies contact the Domestic Violence Shelter in your area or CALL 911
* Please view the Domestic Violence Brochure below for emergency shelter information.
Latest News & Announcements
* October: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/5/2009)
More Information and Resources
* Domestic Violence State Plan
* Domestic Violence Brochure English / Spanish
* Batterers Intervention/Treatment Program List
* Batterers Intervention Program - Application for Approval
* Standards for Shelters English / Spanish
* Standards of Care for Batterers Treatment English / Spanish
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American Samoa
Programs Telephone Information
American Samoa Government
Federal Programs Coordinator
Office of the Governor
American Samoa Government
Pago Pago, AS 96799 (684) 633-5155 Services offered: Emergency Shelter
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Programs Telephone Information
Northern Marianas Housing Corporation
Director
P.O. Box 514
Saipan, MP 96950 (670) 234-7145 Services offered: Emergency and Transitional Housing
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Hawaii County
Programs Telephone Information
Bridge House, Inc.
P. O. Box 2489
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (808) 322-3305 Services offered: Therapeutic Living - a clean and sober environment for people in recovery from substance abuse
Child and Family Service
C/O Hale Ohana
P. O. Box 7022
Hilo, HI 96720 Crisis Hotline: (808) 959-8864 Services Offered: Crisis Shelter for Domestic Violence and Spouse Abuse Victims
East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless
115 Kapiolani Street
Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 961-2559 Services offered: Emergency and Transitional Shelter, Clothing, Food, Case Management, Life Skills
Kawaihae Transitional House
P. O. Box 1976
Kamuela, HI 96743 (808) 882-7609 Services offered: Transitional Housing for Families with Children
Mental Health Kokua (East Hawaii Residential) - Hale Lehua
140 Wainaku Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 961-2054 Services Offered: Transitional Housing, Supportive Housing
Mental Health Kokua (East Hawaii Residential) - Hilo Hale
140 Wainaku Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-7167 Services Offered: Transitional Housing, Supportive Housing
Mental Health Kokua (West Hawaii Residential) - SURF (Stabilizing Urgent Residential Facility)
75-5750 Alanoe Place
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 331-1468
Services Offered: For clients with severe mental illness and Transitional Housing
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Honolulu
Programs Telephone Information
Child and Family Service
91-1841 Ft. Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Domestic Abuse Hotline:
(808) 841-0822
Services offered: Emergency Shelter for abused spouses and children.
Gregory House
770 Kapiolani Blvd., #503
Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 592-9022 Services Offered: Housing Assistance for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Hale Kipa
415 Keoniana Street
Honolulu, HI 96816 (808) 942-5858 Services Offered to Homeless Youth and Young Adults: Drop-In Center, Health Care, Food, Mail Service
Housing Solutions
Transitional
P.O. Box 11360
Honolulu, HI 96826 (808) 973-0050
Housing for Homeless Families, Elderly, Single Persons (Working),and the Mentally Ill.
Institute for Human Services
546 Kaaahi Street
Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 845-7052 Services offered: Emergency Shelter for Single Women, Single Men, and Families; Food; Clothing; Medical Clinics; Child Care
Maililand
87-190 Maliona Street, #B18
Waianae, HI 96792 (808) 696-4885 Services offered to families with children: Transitional Housing, Educational Classes, Employment Counseling, Youth Counseling, Case Management
Ohana Ola O Kahumana
86-704 Lualualei
Homestead Road
Waianae, HI 96792 (808) 696-4095 Services offered: Transitional Housing for Homeless Adults with Minor Children, Waianae Community Outreach
Onemalu
Building #48
Belleau Woods Street
Kapolei, HI 96707 (808) 682-3869 Services offered: Transitional Housing, Case Management, Educational Classes
Safe Haven
41 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 524-7233 Services Offered: Transitional Housing for Homeless Adults with Serious Mental Illness, Emergency Beds, Food, Outreach Services, Medical Clinic, Activity Center, Shower & Laundry Facilities, Mail & Phone Service
Salvation Army Family Treatment Services
845 22nd Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816 (808) 732-2802 Services Offered: Transitional Housing (Supportive living for Women and Children with Substance Abuse)
Salvation Army Addiction Treatment Services
3624 Waokanaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 595-6371 Services Offered: Residential and Outpatient Treatment, Detox
U.S. Vets
P.O. Box 75329
Kapolei, HI 96707 (808) 330-7444 Services Offered: Transitional Housing, Employment, Substance Abuse Treatment, Case Management
Weinberg Village Waimanalo
41-490 Saddle City Road
Waimanalo, HI 96795 (808) 259-6658 Services offered for Homeless Families with Children Under 18 years old and Families at risk of Becoming Homeless: Direct Referrals, Transitional Housing, Educational Classes, Counseling, On-Site Preschool, Food & Nutrition Classes
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Kauai County
Programs Telephone Information
Hale 'Opio Kauai Inc.
2959 Umi Street
Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-2873 Services offered for ages 0 - 21 only: Housing, Food, Medical Care, Clothing, Counseling
Kauai Economic Opportunity, "KEO"
2804 Wehe Road
Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-4077 Services offered: Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homeless Outreach Program, Homeless Emergency Loan & Grant Program, Food Distribution
YWCA Kauai Family Violence Shelter
3094 Elua Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8404
Crisis Line:
(808) 245-4144
Services offered to victims of domestic violence and their children: Emergency Shelter, Food, Clothing, Child Care, Counseling, Support Groups, Restraining Orders, 24-hour
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Maui
Programs Telephone Information
Aloha House
P. O. Box 791779
Paia, HI 96779 (808) 579-9584 Services Offered: Transitional Shelter, Residential, and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Kahale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center
(Wailuku Shelter)
670 Waiale Drive
Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 242-7600 Services offered: Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Food, Life Skills, Job Training, Substance Abuse Treatment, Case Management, Health Care, Child Care, Headstart Program, GED Preparation, Adult Education
Kahale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center
Na Hale o Wainee
(Lahaina Shelter)
15 Ipu Aumakua Lane
Lahaina, HI 96761 (808) 662-0076 Services Offered: Emergency and Transitional shelter
Malama Family Recovery Center
388 Ano Street
Kahului, HI 96732 (808) 877-7117 Services Offered: Therapeutic Living Program for Substance Abusers, Intensive Outpatient Program, Baby Safe Program for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Maui Youth and Family Services
Confidential Shelter Location - please call for information (808) 579-8406 Services Offered: Short-term Shelter for 12-17 year old youths in crisis and runaways
Women Helping Women
1935 Main Street, Suite 202
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 242-6600
Shelter Hotline: (808) 579-9581
Services Offered: Temporary Shelter for victims of domestic violence, Self-Sufficiency Program with Financial Assistance
Ho'olanani
95 S. Kane St.
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-0880
Services Offered: 15 bed Emergency shelter for women and children, shower, meal, clothing
Community and Family Partnerships Task Force
Contact for specific information: Lynn Erikson
(307) 742-2142, ext. 6289
Info: A task force that gives mini-grants to families for school-related costs, such as ancillary activity fees, required uniforms and supplies, and other costs associated with extracurricular, school-related activities. Lynn can give you the information you need for the web page.
Wyoming Early Enrichment Program at The Kids' Connection Preschool and Enrichment Center
506 S. 21st Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-0127
contact: Beth Ward, Director
Info: Our private preschool program received a grant from the Department of Education to provide low-income families high-quality preschool services for their children. The goal is to help economically disadvantaged preschoolers obtain the kindergarten readiness skills they need to do well in school and later in life. Children must by ages 3-5 and qualify as free or reduced on the school lunch food program form. We can tell the families if they qualify over the phone. The paperwork to register is minimal, and the program is awesome. (There are several of these programs around the state, and Krista Hamiliton can give you more information on them. Her number is (307) 632-2218.)
Albany County Community Medical Fund
715 Shields Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 742-6374
About the program: For low-income adults or children with acute medical or dental needs. Pays for doctor or dentist and prescription costs. Only for those who have exhausted all other resource and meet federal register poverty guidelines.
Donated Dental Services
C/O Stacy Davis
P.O. Box 668
Laramie, WY 82073
(877) 344-7645 Voice, Toll free
(307) 778-8496
About the program: Provides help with dental problems (not preventative therapy). Applicants are matched with dentists in the geographical area.
Heart to Heart Pregnancy Center
721 ½ Renshaw St.
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-3444
About the program: Provides free pregnancy testing, crisis pregnancy and post-abortion counseling. Placement is available in Shepherd Home during pregnancy. Referrals regarding adoption are available.
Laramie Youth Crisis Center
960 North 5th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 742-5936
About the program: Short-term emergency care, shelter for children and youth, parenting classes and family preservation services. All services provided to the child in need are geared toward the protection and preservation of the family.
Albany County Aids Project
815 Curtis Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 742-5202
About the program: Coordinates programs for AIDS education, political action, and assistance to those with HIV/AIDS. Provides information, support, and referral services.
UPLIFT - Southeast WY
P.O. Box 6058
Laramie, WY 82073
(307) 745-7505
About the program: Provides information, support, educational conferences, referral services and advocacy with schools and agencies to parents of children with emotional, behavioral and mental disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
WY Youth Opportunities
506 South 21st Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-0127
About the program: A progressive non-profit organization that offers healthy growth and skill development and youth ages 13 - 18 through the summer and after school. Offer hands-on job training, employee training, and life skills training, both in Laramie and at the Elk Mountain recreational camp.
Additional Services in Laramie
Salvation Army
501 South 5th
Laramie, WY 82070
Inter-Faith Good Samaritan
710 East Garfield
Laramie, WY 82070
Soup Kitchen
104 South 4th St.
Laramie, WY 82070
Downtown Clinic
609 South 2nd
Laramie, WY 82070
Albany County Medical Fund
715 Shield
Laramie, WY 82072
The purpose of the Emergency Shelter Program (ESP) is to provide reimbursement to emergency and homeless shelters to ensure that each child participating in their program will receive healthy, nutritious meals.
Who can receive these services?
Children ages 18 and under are eligible to receive these services.
How are the services provided?
The meals are provided by the approved emergency and homeless shelters which include family shelters, battered women's shelters, and other facilities whose primary purpose is to provide temporary shelter to homeless families with children.
What services are offered?
Emergency shelters not only provide care to their participants but also provide meals that meet creditable program nutrition guidelines for each meal served.
How to apply?
If your program meets the requirements, then you can contact the Amanda Goins at (803) 898-0944 to schedule an on-site orientation. During the orientation, we will review the program regulations, requirements, forms and other specifics of the emergency shelter program. After the training, you have 90 days to submit a completed application and then you are on your way to receiving reimbursement for serving healthy, nutritious meals!
Friends In Service Helping (FISH)
138 East Long Street
Carson City, NV
Reno
Reno Men's Drop in Center
Volunteers of America
315 Record Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-4141
Also Sacramento/Northern Nevada Office
(916) 442-3691
The Salvation Army
835 East 2nd Street
Reno, NV
Families and Pregnant Women
Casa de Vida
406 Elm Street
Reno, NV
Lighthouse of the Sierra
3700 Safe Harbor Way
Reno, NV
Catholic Community Services
St. Vincent�s Center
500 East Fourth Street
Reno, NV
(775) 322-7073
Center Street Mission
726 Kuenzli Avenue
Reno, NV
Other Shelter Providers
Reno Housing Authority
1525 East 9th Street
Reno, NV 89512-3012
(775) 329-3630
Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
Women and Children Center
355 Record Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-0485
North Star
480 Galletti Way, Buildings 3 & 4
P.B. Box 52280
Sparks, NV
St. Vincent's Transitional Center
275 East Fourth Street
Reno, NV
(775) 322-7073
Volunteers of America
100 West Grove Street
Reno, NV
Southern Nevada/Las Vegas
Seniors
Cannon Senior Center
340 N. 11th Street
Las Vegas, NV
One Stop Shop for All Senior Citizens Needs
(702) 366-1522
Women
Homeless Transitional Shelter for Pregnant Women
Sponsored by International Church of Las Vegas
8780 W. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 102
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 242-9850
Marian Residence
241 Palo Verde Drive
Henderson, NV
Women Ages 50-70
(702) 565-6607
Safe Nest for Women
2915 W. Charleston Avenue
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 646-4981
Salvation Army PATH
35 W. Owens
Las Vegas, NV
Mentally Challenged Women
(702) 639-0277
Shade Tree Shelter for Women
1 West Owens
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 385-0072
Women's Development Center
953 E. Sahara, Suite 201
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 796-7770
Transitional Housing for Homeless, Single Parent (Female) Families
Youth
Nevada Homes For Youth
525 S. 13th Street
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 380-2889
Transitional Housing for Teens
Regina Hall
215 Palo Verde Drive
Henderson, NV
(702) 565-9925
Housing for Adolescent Girls
EOB Project HOME
330 W. Washington Avenue,
Suite 7
Las Vegas, NV
(702)647-3307
Transitional Housing for Homeless Families & Rental Assistance to Prevent Homelessness
Interfaith Hospitality Network
500 W. Van Buren
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 638-8806
Shelter & Food For Homeless Families
Friends In Service Helping (FISH)
138 East Long Street
Carson City, NV
Reno
Reno Men's Drop in Center
Volunteers of America
315 Record Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-4141
Also Sacramento/Northern Nevada Office
(916) 442-3691
The Salvation Army
835 East 2nd Street
Reno, NV
Families and Pregnant Women
Casa de Vida
406 Elm Street
Reno, NV
Lighthouse of the Sierra
3700 Safe Harbor Way
Reno, NV
Catholic Community Services
St. Vincent’s Center
500 East Fourth Street
Reno, NV
(775) 322-7073
Center Street Mission
726 Kuenzli Avenue
Reno, NV
Other Shelter Providers
Reno Housing Authority
1525 East 9th Street
Reno, NV 89512-3012
(775) 329-3630
Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
Women and Children Center
355 Record Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-0485
North Star
480 Galletti Way, Buildings 3 & 4
P.B. Box 52280
Sparks, NV
St. Vincent's Transitional Center
275 East Fourth Street
Reno, NV
(775) 322-7073
Volunteers of America
100 West Grove Street
Reno, NV
Southern Nevada/Las Vegas
Seniors
Cannon Senior Center
340 N. 11th Street
Las Vegas, NV
One Stop Shop for All Senior Citizens Needs
(702) 366-1522
Women
Homeless Transitional Shelter for Pregnant Women
Sponsored by International Church of Las Vegas
8780 W. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 102
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 242-9850
Marian Residence
241 Palo Verde Drive
Henderson, NV
Women Ages 50-70
(702) 565-6607
Safe Nest for Women
2915 W. Charleston Avenue
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 646-4981
Salvation Army PATH
35 W. Owens
Las Vegas, NV
Mentally Challenged Women
(702) 639-0277
Shade Tree Shelter for Women
1 West Owens
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 385-0072
Women's Development Center
953 E. Sahara, Suite 201
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 796-7770
Transitional Housing for Homeless, Single Parent (Female) Families
Youth
Nevada Homes For Youth
525 S. 13th Street
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 380-2889
Transitional Housing for Teens
Regina Hall
215 Palo Verde Drive
Henderson, NV (702) 565-9925
Housing for Adolescent Girls
EOB Project HOME
330 W. Washington Avenue,
Suite 7
Las Vegas, NV
(702)647-3307
Transitional Housing for Homeless Families & Rental Assistance to Prevent Homelessness
Interfaith Hospitality Network
500 W. Van Buren
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 638-8806
Shelter & Food For Homeless Families
St. Francis House 39 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-542-4211
7am-3pm Daily Breakfast 7:30am-9am Lunch 11:30n-1pm Sandwiches served 1-2pm
Adult Shelters: Drop-In Day
Women's Lunch Place Church of the Covenant 67 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 617-267-1722
8am-2pm Mon.-Sat. Call about Sunday Breakfast 8am-11am Lunch 12noon-2pm
Adult Shelters: Drop-In Day
For women and children only
Boston Night Center 31 Bowker Street Boston, MA 02114 617-248-1998
Adult Shelters: Drop-In Night
For men and women
Boston Rescue Mission/Kingston House 39 Kingston Street Boston, MA 02111 617-482-8819
Adult Shelters: Men & Women
Long Island Shelter Boston Harbor 617-534-7101 Intake 617-534-2526 Shelter Administration
Adult Shelters: Men & Women
Pine Street Inn 444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-521-7202
Adult Shelters: Men & Women
Shattuck Shelter 170 Morton Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-971-3229
Adult Shelters: Men & Women
Woods Mullen Shelter 784 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-534-7101
Adult Shelters: Men & Women
Pine Street Inn- Men's Inn 444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-521-7202
Adult Shelters: Men Only
United Homes Shelter 540 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125 617-265-4515
Adult Shelters: Men Only
Pine Street Inn- Women's Inn 363 ALbany Street Boston, MA 02118 617-521-7110
Adult Shelters: Women Only
Rosie�s Place 889 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-442-9322
Adult Shelters: Women Only
Sancta Maria 11 Waltham Street Boston, MA 02118 617-423-4366
(After 7:00 PM)
Adult Shelters: Women Only
Boston Family Shelter 656 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-267-8081
Family Shelters
Casa Nueva Vida 53 Glen Road Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-524-6332
Family Shelters
Crittenton Hastings House 10 Perthshire Road Brighton, MA 02135 617-782-7600
Family Shelters
Females.
Crossroads Family Shelter 56 Havre Street East Boston, MA 02128 617-567-5926
Family Shelters
DTA Boston Family Housing Office 90 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 617-989-6100
Family Shelters
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
DTA Boston Newmarket Square 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston 617-989-2200
Family Shelters
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
Project Hope 550 Dudley Street Roxbury, MA 02119 617-442-1880
Family Shelters
Adult men not permitted. www.prohope.org
Queens of Peace 410 Quincy Street Dorchester, MA 02125 617-288-4182
Family Shelters
No male children over 5 years old and no intake on Thursday or Sunday.
Sojourner House 85 Rockland Street Roxbury, MA 02119 617-442-0590
Family Shelters
Temporary Home for Women & Children 41 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 617-720-3611
Family Shelters
Adult men not permitted.
Traveler's Aid Family Services 617-542-7286
After 5pm call the Mayor's 24 hr Svc and they will page TA.
Family Shelters
Family Emergency Shelter Program
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See the link for the website for all the cities listed for homeless shelters to see if one is available in your area. And one isn't, how about people chipping in whatever it takes to help homeless people out.
My complete list of Vermont Shelters is below. Many are emergency shelters and are good contacts for situations such as hurricanes in Vermont. With the recession in Vermont, many of these shelters now have waiting lists. Please call before going to them. Many waiting lists are very long.
Check above and look at the Find A Shelter for homeless shelters.
Homeless and Low-Income
Shelter Listings is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to serving the homeless and low-income. We developed the online housing database found on the Find Shelter page of our website. The database consists of over 3,000 listings and includes emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day shelters, transitional housing, residential drug/alcohol rehabilitation programs and permanent affordable housing.
Click the link the access the shelters in Texas and their location. Some provide shelters for mothers and children, men only, woman only or families. See what is available in your area.
