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Need help?

We are accepting applications on behalf of survivors from advocates, case workers, and partner organizations. 

Long Term Program

The Long-term program is a 12-month residential program focused on healing from both trauma and addiction. A referral from a professional (advocate, case manager, social worker) is required to apply.

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Transitional Living Program

The Transitional Living program is offered to graduates of our Long-term (or a similar) program for semi-independent living.

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Emergency Housing

The Emergency House offers immediate safety. Residents can stay for up to 90 days.

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Long Term Program

The Long-term program is a 12-month residential program focused on healing from both trauma and addiction. A referral from a professional (advocate, case manager, social worker) is required to apply.

Submit Referral

Transitional Living Program

The Transitional Living program is offered to graduates of our Long-term (or a similar) program for semi-independent living.

Submit Application

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Your advocate or case worker will submit a referral request that will be reviewed by our National office. 
  • Your advocate or case worker will be contacted by our National office within 48 hours (M-F) with next steps.
  • If the initial screen suggests that you are eligible for our program, your advocate or case worker will be sent a link for the full application.
  • Once the full application is received, you will be contacted within 48 hours (M-F) by someone on our National Intake team to conduct an interview.
  • Your application will be sent to a Refuge for Women home in a location with an open bed based on the outcome of the initial interview.
  • You will be contacted by the Program Director of the open bed location within 48 hours (M-F) of them receiving your application.
  • Based on the outcome of that interview, plans will be made for your arrival.

     

If you need immediate help in your current situation, please visit our list of Resources for Help here.

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