CRISIS COUNSELING/INTERVENTION
Staff, volunteers and interns respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Our services are free and confidential.  After hours, please call 265-2422 (Reachout) and ask for a Renewal House advocate.  Collect calls are accepted. 

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Renewal House provides short-term individual counseling for victims of domestic violence to help cope with abuse, consider options, and plan for safety. Home visits are provided when a client does not have transportation.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP
A facilitated self-help for women affected by domestic violence.  Group offers a chance for victims to be with other women who have been abused, and with whom they may have a lot in common.  It has helped many women feel less isolated, get good information, and develop a safety plan.  Provides mutual support and understanding.

ADVOCACY
Advocates assist victims in obtaining orders of protection, pressing charges, and working with the police.  We also help in obtaining emergency assistance from the Department of Social Services, the Crime Victim’s Board, and other community programs. Renewal House’s legal advocate acts as a liaison between the victim and the criminal justice system.

INFORMATION AND REFERRALS
Help in finding appropriate and accessible services.   

CHILDREN/YOUTH PROGRAM
This program acknowledges the many effects that abuse has on children.  A weekly recreational/support group is available to help children understand what is happening to them and give them a chance to talk about their feelings and have fun.  Individual counseling, mentoring, and child recreation is also provided.                                                                                   

TRANSPORTATION
Based on individual need and staff availability. 

SAFE HOUSING
A safe and confidential place for battered women and their children.  Families can stay up to 30 days. During their stay, advocates assist women in exploring options and planning their future.  Renewal House currently operates a 9-bed safe-dwelling and up to a 15 site safe-home network. 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH/EDUCATION
Renewal House provides community education, prevention programming, and training.

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