Domestic Violence Shelters | Sojourner House Advocacy and Resource Center

Provides transitional housing, shelter and resident advocacy services for victims of intimate partner violence and their children. Offers a hotline for support or information and referral to current or former victims of domestic violence. Weekly support groups. Non-resident advocacy services available for women/men/children (including assistance with the legal system). Drop-in services available in Providence. Teen violence prevention and education programs for the classroom, community, and workplace. Teen dating violence program, child advocacy, lesbian/gay advocacy program, and Latina advocacy program serves. Sojourner House s a member agency of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Emergency Shelter "Safe House" 4 bedrooms; occupancy of 9 to 11 people One (1) handicapped accessible room Services available: All services are voluntary Some staff is bilingual, English/Spanish - translation/interpretation available Provide referrals to educational, vocational, and employment resources Advocates meet individually with residents to establish goals Provide child advocacy Weekly support groups both in-house and community based HIV testing Meals: Residents are responsible for their own family's food-kitchen and storage space is provided Food assistance available if needed Important Policies: Location of shelter is confidential, residents are expected to maintain confidentiality The building alarm is set from 10:00PM-6:00AM (residents are expected to be in house during these hours) A maximum of 2 nights out/month, except in emergencies No time limit as long as working on goals of permanent housing and following all shelter rules Residents are responsible for their own medications-lockers are available; residents will have to lock up medications Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas A harm reduction model is used-sobriety is not required, however residents are expected to respect peers in recovery Bedrooms and common areas are shared There may be a possibility teenage boys are housed For transitional housing program information, contact Kelly Henry at 401-765-3232 or email [email protected]

07/16/2020