Safehouse
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Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Doorways Safehouse provides a safe place for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence. The Safehouse offers basic life needs (clothing, food, supplies and transportation funds), as well as individually tailored support services that prepare clients to lead secure, self-sufficient lives. The services, referrals, information and shelter we provide are free and confidential.
The Safehouse provides a peaceful and respectful environment where the healing process can begin. The home-like setting can house up to 11 individuals (including single women and women with children), for durations lasting between 30 and 90 days. Meals are cooked by each family with food provided by Doorways and laundry facilities are on-site.
Doorways provides support to women who are navigating the legal system for issues such as:
- Child custody
- Protection orders
- Divorce proceedings
- Criminal cases in which the woman has been the victim of domestic violence
In addition to providing shelter and other basic needs, the Safehouse offers clients access to the following resources:
- Employment and educational services
- Children’s services (including childcare assistance)
- Parenting support
- Personal finance services
- Emotionally supportive counseling services (for women and children)
- In-house support group
- Substance abuse services
- Certified nurse
- A safe place to house your pets
- Other agencies that assist with funding for medications, storage fees, eyewear, etc.
Doorways does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. We provide bilingual services and client services to anyone needing assistance