Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties
114 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Main Phone
Languages
Spanish
Application process
COVID-19: Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at [email protected] someone will be in touch.
Fees
None
Service area
Newport & Bristol Counties
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
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.