Domestic Violence Shelters | Domestic Violence Program of Crossroads RI
P.O. Box 5754, Providence, RI 02906
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - Main Phone - Helpline
Languages
Spanish
Application process
24/7; Telephone pre-screening
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Statewide
Description
Shelter for 26 survivors of domestic violence & their children Confidential location separate from other Crossroads properties Handicapped accessible Access to Crossroads RI's services: basic needs assistance, education, employment services, and intensive case management while they work to find secure & stable housing Services Available: 24 hr. helpline - 401-861-2760 Case workers are available to shelter guests Interpretation is available in Spanish Crisis intervention Domestic violence support and education Mental health/substance abuse Housing placement Vocation/Education/Employment Budgeting Child advocacy Meals: All meals are a group event that is prepared by one or two guests on a rotating schedule. 3 meals per day 2 snacks per day Important Policies: Curfew: 9:00PM Duration of stay: up to 90 days Rent is not required Medications are kept in a secure location available to guests 24 hours a day Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times
What's Here
Providing organization
Crossroads Rhode Island
Founded in 1894 as Travelers Aid to assist vulnerable women, service members and travelers, Crossroads has been serving those in need for 125 years. Their mission has since evolved to help individuals and families in need overcome their homelessness. They provide a range of specialized services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including: Housing in more than 370 residences statewide 24-hour/7-day-a-week emergency services Education and employment services Comprehensive case management In 2018, Crossroads and the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless partnered to create the Coordinated Entry System. Coordinated Entry is a federal mandate that requires the state’s homeless service providers to integrate their efforts to achieve the following goals: Make it easier for people to access services Identify and prioritize services based on need Make sure that people who need help the most, get help first