Emergency Shelter

Having a safe place to go is one of the biggest barriers for survivors trying to leave abusive situations. Many may lack the resources to quickly relocate and may be isolated from friends or family due to abuse. Women Against Abuse provides two 24-hour emergency safe havens offering free shelter and support for men and women experiencing domestic violence, as well as their children.

Emergency Shelter Services & Resources:

Women Against Abuse's two 100-bed emergency shelters serve as a refuge to more than 1,200 women, men and children each year and are available for anyone experiencing intimate partner violence. Residents receive 60-90 days of comprehensive support, including:

• Case management and personalized action plans
• Three meals a day and access to donated essentials like clothing, toiletries, and school supplies
• On-site facilities, including a computer lab, art room, Early Learning Center, Teen Lounge, playground, laundry, cafeteria, and community spaces
• Children’s services
• Adult education and job readiness referrals
• Emergency relocation funds (as available)

A 24-hour security team ensures that residents remain safe at all times, and the locations of the emergency shelters are confidential.

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Case management services: Case managers partner with residents to create individualized plans that address safety, housing, education, employment, and emotional well-being. Using a trauma-informed approach, our team empowers survivors to access resources and rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive environment.

Children’s services: More than half of our residents are children. Our emergency shelters provide programs to support children’s well-being, including an Early Learning Center for ages 1–5, a Teen Lounge, and Bright Spaces with age-appropriate toys. Creative and therapeutic programming, offered in partnership with local organizations, helps children heal, destress, and have fun.