Emergency Shelter

Women and children fleeing domestic violence can call our 24-hour hotline (727-442-4128) for admittance to our Emergency Shelter. During their stay, the following services are provided:

• • Safety planning – Safety plans include a lethality assessment, documentation of abuser’s patterns, and an escape plan.
  • Advocacy – Staff provide information on the dynamics of domestic violence and empower survivors to help them achieve their goals.
  • Case Management – Survivors are provided a 6-week plan to help them achieve independence. Staff provide referrals for survivors and their children for a variety of services provided by our partners.
  • Youth Programs – Children are assessed by trained staff and provided a safe, nurturing environment to thrive.

Outreach Center

The outreach center provides services to those who are in domestic violence situations and need assistance outside of shelter. The following services are provided:

• Safety Planning – Plans are developed with individuals facing abuse and include an assessment, documentation of abuser’s patterns, and an escape plan.
• Support Groups – A variety of support groups are offered at confidential locations to assist survivors on their path of healing. Groups include emotional wellness, Hispanic groups, financial wellness, and more.
• Legal Advocacy – Advocates provide legal advocacy at both the Clearwater Courthouse the Judicial Complex on 49th St and the St. Pete Courthouse. Advocates assist survivors with filing injunctions for protection and support at return hearings.

• 911 Cell Phone Distribution – Used cell phones are distributed to victims to be used in case of emergency.
• Address Confidentiality – Survivors receive assistance in filing for address confidentiality to protect their residence.
• Relocation Assistance – Survivors are provided with assistance in filing for relocation assistance, which includes $1,000 or more to relocate to a safe place.
• Case Management – Staff empower survivors facing challenges due to their abuse as it pertains to their employment, housing, childcare, and more.
• Teen Dating Violence – A youth advocate provides Teen Dating Violence education to middle and high school students. Presentations can be done in one session or a series of five sessions, for a more in-depth education. Topics include healthy relationships, red flags to watch for, anti-bullying, and more.
• Preschool Peacemaker Program – Youth Advocates provide a five-week curriculum to preschool students on peaceful behaviors, diversity and inclusion, coping, and more.
• Community Education – A trained staff member can provide an educational session on abuse, including what to look for and how to help. Trainings’ can be tailored to your organization.
• Behavioral Health – One on one counseling is offered to adults to help navigate the trauma and emotional impact that comes with being in an abusive relationship.

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