Shelter and Housing Services

The Shelter & Housing Services Program assists and supports survivors of domestic violence and their children in their own search for emergency, transitional and permanent housing. WHBW takes measures to maintain the confidentiality of the emergency shelter location. Victims of domestic violence in need of shelter are referred to shelter staff for screening through our 24-hour hotline.

The Shelter and Housing Program assists survivors of current or recent domestic violence in breaking free from abuse by providing the following services:

• Short-term space in our emergency shelter for survivors of current or recent domestic violence, or advocacy for space in an area safe home.
• Advocacy and options counseling for safe, emergency housing when WHBW's emergency shelter options are not available or feasible.
• Advocacy at and referrals to numerous social service providers, particularly in the realm of public benefits (welfare), housing and other economic-related issues.
• Assistance in the search for and securing of safe and affordable housing using individualized housing search plans.
• Advocacy and referrals for basic needs such as food, clothing and financial assistance.
• Emotional support and options counseling around a wide variety of needs.
• Parenting and communication skills modeling and support.
• Information about domestic violence.

• Risk assessment and safety planning.
• Follow-up services and ongoing support.