Abuse Counseling | Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
P.O. Box 9476, Warwick, RI 02889
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Telephone pre-screening
Fees
Varies
Description
Safe, temporary domestic violence shelter for women and their children. Common rooms (kitchen, laundry etc. are not handi-cap accessible.) Full range of support services including emotional support/education on domestic abuse and victimization; assistance with housing, financial, employment and legal needs. -Court advocacy in Kent County and Cranston/Johnston, Foster Scituate and North Providence. -Outreach program for victims not requiring shelter, including individual and group support meetings. -Community education. -Teen domestic violence counseling available and services for elderly victims. -Transitional housing Program -Residential services. -Children/Teens Educational/Support Programs. -Extensive referral network. Setup: 16 bed capacity NOT handicap accessible Services Available: Case management, counseling and support groups (DV and SA) Crisis intervention (on-site) Sexual assault case management Domestic violence support and education Housing search and education Budgeting and financial literacy Meals: 3 meals per day provided Important Policies: Curfew: 6:00PM (reasonable exceptions) Duration of stay: flexible to individual needs Rent is NOT required Medications are locked and stored in a secure location and available to guest as prescribed Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas Drug/alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times Agency follows least-harm model
What's Here
Providing organization
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
An organization dedicated to ending domestic violence. Supports and assists the six domestic violence prevention agencies in Rhode Island. Also strives to create justice for victims, and create awareness on the issue of domestic violence in RI. The RICADV provides leadership to its member agencies, strives to create justice for victims, and raises awareness on the issue of domestic violence in Rhode Island. The RICADV does not provide direct services. The RICADV's network of member agencies provides a wide array of services for victims, including emergency shelter, support groups, counseling services, and assistance with the legal system.