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Domestic Violence Shelters | Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center

P.O. Box 5643, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Eligibility

Single or with children, 18+, Will accept young male children up to age 17 Domestic violence victims

Required documents

Photo ID, Birth certificates for each child

Hours

24/7, Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified

Languages

Spanish

Application process

24 hours, Initial telephone screening, Application

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Serving: Albion, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Manville, and Pawtucket

Description

The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center has been providing services to victims of domestic violence in the Blackstone Valley area for over three decades. It is their voices, their struggles and their experiences which guide our work. They're a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and to provide education and awareness on the issue of domestic violence. Outgoing calls have no Caller ID, outgoing calls blocked for your safety. Services: Case Management Crisis Intervention Domestic violence support and education Mental health/substance abuse support Housing referrals Transitional housing Vocation/Education/Employment referrals Budgeting Referrals are made according to need of shelter guest Spanish speaking staff available Important Policies: Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times Toiletries and clothing can be provided to shelter guests as needed and are limited No transportation available Non-smoking facility

Providing organization

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center has been providing services to victims of domestic violence in the Blackstone Valley area for over two decades. It is their voices, their struggles and their experiences which guide the Center's work. Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and to provide education and awareness on the issue of domestic violence. Services: Case Management Crisis Intervention Domestic violence support and education Mental health/substance abuse support Housing referrals Transitional housing Vocation/Education/Employment referrals Budgeting Referrals are made according to need of shelter guest Spanish speaking staff available Important Policies: Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times Toiletries and clothing can be provided to shelter guests as needed and are limited No transportation available Non-smoking facility