Domestic Violence Shelters | Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
61 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Eligibility
Domestic violence victims 18+
Female, single or with children
Will provide emergency shelter for abused men for 3 days
Will accept young male children up to age 18
Required documents
Photo ID required
Criminal database check conducted
Applicants with backgrounds in arson, crimes against children, or assault with weapons will not be accepted
Health information
Proof of vehicle registration and insurance, if applicable
Hours
24/7
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Curfew: 9:00PM
401-782-3999
Fax·
Fax
401-782-4174
Voice·
Court Office
800-494-8100
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Statewide Helpline/24 hours/7 days a week
401-782-3995
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Main Phone
401-782-3990
Voice·
Helpline (Mon-Fri 8:30 - 4:30)
Website
https://www.dvrcsc.orgApplication process
Call or Visit for Information
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Washington County
The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County's main focus is to help victims of domestic violence break the cycle of abuse in their lives.
DVRCSC can provide Court Advocates at McGrath Judicial Complex(Washington County) in Wakefield. Open for drop-ins, calls, and appointments from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. DVRC court staff is available either for walk-ins or by appointment for restraining orders by calling the court office at 401-782-4174 or 401-782-3990.
Services Available:
Help Line - statewide 800-494-8100; office helpline Mon-Fri 8:30 - 4:30 is 401-782-3990
Emergency Shelter, safe home, transitional housing & permanent supportive housing.
Case Management
Housing Search
Crisis intervention (on-site)
Assistance with budgeting; financial empowerment
Referrals available for health, vocational, educational, and employment needs
Individual counseling
Support Groups - virtually and in person. Call 401.782.3990 or email [email protected] for more information
Child advocacy
Child counseling
Meals:
Food supplemented as needed
Last assured
09/05/2024
What's Here
Providing organization
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County (DVRCSC) is a nonprofit agency that works toward a future free of violence, and to build a community in which each individual shares the responsibility to create a culture of safety and personal dignity.
They work collaboratively to offer safety, support, advocacy, education and a network of services to the residents of Washington County. The DVRCSC is dedicated to both preventing and responding to domestic violence by working to change the social conditions, beliefs, and social actions that perpetuate abuse.