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
866-236-2474
Voice·
Hotline
401-396-5150
Fax·
Fax
401-247-2070
Voice·
Warren Office
401-846-5263
Voice·
Main Phone
800-494-8100
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Victim of Crime Hotline
Websitehttps://www.wrcnbc.org
Languages
Spanish
Application process
9:30AM-7:00PM
Initial telephone pre-screening
In person interview
Service area
Statewide
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
Last assured
05/05/2022
What's Here
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.
