Abuse Counseling | Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
P.O. Box 9476, Warwick, RI 02889
Eligibility
Domestic violence or sexual assault victim and their children up to age 18
Individual assessed on a case-by-case basis if batterer lives nearby
18+ female, single or with children
Will accept young male children up to age 18
Hours
24/7
Intake: Daily 9:00AM-5:00PM
Curfew: 6:00PM (reasonable exceptions)
401-738-9700
Voice·
Main Phone
401-738-1700
Voice·
Hotline
401-738-1713
Fax·
Fax
800-494-8100
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Victim of Crime Hotline
Websitehttps://www.ebccenter.org
Application process
Telephone pre-screening
Fees
Varies
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
Last assured
09/16/2024
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.