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Domestic Violence Shelters | Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties

114 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840

Eligibility

Domestic violence or sexual trauma victims Female 18+ (single or with children) Must be three (3) months sober Young males up to 17 years old on a case-by-case basis

Required documents

Health information requested to determine medication compliance All health needs are assessed and referred out Applicants with backgrounds in arson, crimes against children, assault with weapons or other violent crimes will not be accepted

Hours

24/7 Intake: 9:30AM-7:00PM Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women Last smoke break 9:00PM
401-846-5263

Voice - Main Phone

https://www.wrcnbc.org

Languages

Spanish

Application process

9:30AM-7:00PM Initial telephone pre-screening In person interview

Service area

Statewide

Description

Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Setup: 3 Rooms Up to 10 people NOT Handicapped accessible Single (may be shared) and double rooms Services Available: Case Management Spanish speaking staff available Crisis intervention and support groups Domestic violence support and education Transitional housing Housing search Vocation/Education/Employment Budgeting Child advocacy and children's counseling Meals: Residents are required to prepare their own family's food Kitchen equipment and storage space available for use Food assistance available on an emergency basis only Important Policies: Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women Duration of stay: 30 days with possible extension Must save 30% of income Smoking allowed in designated outdoor area; last smoke break 9:00PM Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times by parent Must follow case plan and shelter policies Must participate in house chores assigned

Providing organization

Womens Resource Center of Newport Bristol Counties

The purpose of the Women's Resource Center (WRC) is to empower victims of domestic violence and their children through individual and social change. Education, support and advocacy programs are offered to assist victims to gain control of their lives, exercising their right to live without fear in their own homes.