Resources: Shelters

Women staying in shelter receive counseling and case management services to begin the healing process and begin planning for their futures. Residents receive much-needed emergency supplies such as food, clothing & toiletries. Women and women w/children fleeing domestic violence or recent sexual abuse. No males over 18, case management,

Transition Services Unit provides housing for parolees in jeopardy. Referrals by parole or probation officer required. Numerous services, including case management for long-term housing and support systems and homelessness prevention for parolees. Bus service: Fareless square.

Washington Co. accepts families with children (men and/or women), no domestic violence, 3-family limit; phone screening. Maximum stay of six weeks. Medications/treatment for mental illness must be followed to satisfy case management. Children must be enrolled in and attend public school or Head Start during their stay. Requires a drug screening test with clean results for all participants 13 years or older.  Case management on-site, referrals for housing, employment and education.

90-120-day shelter for families with children. Case management, life skills curriculum, ready to rent classes. No waiting list. Call for information. www.familyshelter.org

Women Only. 24-hour crisis line. Emergency housing for victims fleeing a domestic violence situation. Advocacy includes support groups, children's groups, referrals, and emotional support. 60-day limit.

TB card required, waiting list, clean/sober; Clark Center (men only); Jean's Place (women only) Bus: Fareless square.

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Manages three shelters for families with children or mothers in 8th month of pregnancy. Waiting list for Community Action, Good Neighborhood Center and Family Bridge.