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24 Hour Crisis Referral and Information Hotline The counselors on our 24-hour crisis line offer referrals for crisis counseling, information about domestic violence, and referrals to agencies throughout the Bay Area. Shelter services for battered women can be accessed through the crisis line, at 510-536-SAFE (510-536-7233). Send e-mail.
Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter for battered women and their children is provided via a residential shelter and motel program. Support services include case management, professional counseling, legal, court, and social advocacy, including CALWORKS services. Basic necessities include meals, clothing, toiletries, and referrals for assistance with emergency medical needs. Send e-mail. Learn more about the Shelter.
Children’s Program A number of activities are provided for the children in residence at the shelter that parallel the intervention their mother receives. The services focus on creating a safe environment to process feelings, and includes counseling, play therapy, and other therapeutic support services. Send e-mail. Community Counseling
We offer community counseling for battered women and children in need of
assessments and information about domestic violence. Our counselors offer
education about abuse, referrals to area resources, and a chance to
explore options and goals. All counseling services are free of charge.
Send e-mail. Support Groups Support groups are offered for both shelter clients and via the community counseling program. These groups provide women the opportunity to connect with other women who have experienced relationship abuse. Facilitated by a trained domestic violence counselor, our support groups are free of charge and focus on domestic violence. Send e-mail.
Community Education and Outreach In an effort to prevent domestic violence through education, we teach the community about issues surrounding relationship abuse through workshops, training sessions, and presentations. We offer training for both male and female professionals who may interact with survivors of violence at public and private agencies. Our goal is to reach the entire community through education. Send e-mail. To request a presentation for your staff or community group, please submit a Workshop Request Form.
Teen Violence Prevention We provide Dating Violence and Sexual Harassment workshops to middle and high schools, as well as agencies serving young people. The workshops alert teems to the dynamics of abusive relationships, connect teens to area resources, and empower them to make healthy relationship choices. Send e-mail. Visit our new teen website, teenrelationships411.org. Legal
referrals are provided to residents to enhance their understanding of
the use of community legal resources, including family court and social
service agencies. Residents are assisted with obtaining restraining
orders as needed. Advocacy and support around child custody and other
legal issues are also provided.
Send e-mail.
Emergency Food, Clothing and Transportation Emergency
food and clothing are provided to battered women and their children.
Transportation to the shelter is also provided.
Send e-mail. Household Establishment Assistance
A Safe Place assists residents
making the transition from shelter to permanent housing in
establishing their new household.
Staff will provide information
on referrals to various housing agencies depending on the
client’s specific housing needs. Staff works closely
with agencies that assist with rental and housing assistance.
Staff also assist clients with
safety planning and making arrangements to relocate from their
batterer’s residence or her residence. Once
clients secures housing, they are assisted with household items
as needed/available.
Send e-mail.
Medical Response Program This
program will provide immediate comprehensive crisis services in response to
incidents of domestic violence seen in emergency rooms in targeted Northern
Alameda County hospitals and medical facilities.
Services provided include:
crisis intervention and one-to-one support; counseling; safety planning;
options for shelter and legal services; and other information.
CAL WORKS Project A Safe Place, in collaboration with other domestic violence programs, offers specialized support to battered women, including assessment for CAL WORKS eligibility. Support services with out-of-state travel, food, clothing, rental deposits, referrals for childcare and other services are offered through CAL WORKS specialists. Send e-mail. |
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