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Housing for Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Victims

When Center for Safety & Change opened 40 years ago, residential services were among its first mission with a commitment to help heal all victims that crossed the threshold. While the term “shelter” often carries a connotation of a cold and isolated place, our residential services strive to be the complete opposite. A 24-hour team is engaged in authentic healing and recovery and the goal is steadfast – to help each resident re-discover their story and begin a new journey.

Residential Services

This inclusive 15-bed, 90-day program serves all victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault and begins with the individual writing their own narrative. We partner with you to assist in discovering options that empower and bring safety to the family, always encouraging you to be the authority in your survival.

This Temporary Housing Option Includes:

Communal Living Workshops and Meetings

Cooking and Chores

Recreational and Therapeutic Crafts

Children’s Programs

Residential Support for Services

24-hour Advocacy

Violence-free Environment

Mail Authorization

Aftercare Services

We Help You Continue Forging Your New Journey With:

Food Packages

Monthly Check-ins

Community Resources (e.g.; backpack and holiday drives)

Help in Transitioning Children to a New District

Mediating Landlord Issues

Assistance in Finding Alternative Housing

Court Accompaniment and Continued Advocacy Services

Support in Transitioning to Independent Living

Transportation During Transition and Assistance with Public Transportation Options

Transitional Housing Program

We Help You Continue Forging Your New Journey With:

Help determine safe, affordable and accessible areas to look for housing

Encourage realistic budgets, savings and financial independence

Maintain active housing board, provide housing leads and assist with applications

Assist with placement on open waitlists for low-income housing

Role play to boost confidence in interviewing for apartments

Provide accompaniment and advocacy viewing apartments

Communicate with landlords, advocate and obtain necessary paperwork

Complete out-of-county inspections

Accompany and advocate at DSS housing appointments

If you need to separate yourself from your abuser, you can find housing and assistance at our Rockland County Center.

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