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Services

Maybe you’re a victim of domestic abuse or sexual assault. Or you know someone who is. Turn to us. The Women’s Community welcomes victims of all races, religions, genders and sexual orientations. We provide confidential counseling and shelter, domestic abuse or sexual assault support groups, services for youth and children, sexual assault services and assistance with civil, parenting and criminal issues.

Services

24/7 confidential phone support

Have questions? Need someone to talk to? Not sure what your options are? You don’t need to be in a crisis to call us. Every call is confidential and answered by trained volunteers and staff — 24 hours a day.  Read More>>

Phone Support

Adolescent, Child and Youth Services

Our children are affected by abuse and sexual assault — whether they are the direct victims or not. We provide support groups, counseling and advocacy that helps children who are victims of, or live in a family affected by, domestic abuse and sexual assault.  Read More>>

Adolescent, Child, and Youth Services

Confidential shelter

Take shelter with us while you make the transition to a life free of violence. The Women’s Community confidential shelter provides victims of domestic and sexual abuse assistance with food, transportation, clothing and other immediate basic needs.  Read More>>

Confidential Shelter

Advocacy

Medical services, housing arrangements, public assistance — the staff of The Women’s Community can assist you with all of these steps and help you stabilize your life.  Read More>>

Advocacy

Employment assistance

Our experienced staff and volunteers can help you find the community resources you need to get you started on your job search. Resume writing, gathering references, successful interview skills, gathering clothing for interviews — we help you with each step.  Read More>>

Employment Assistance

Healing through art

Working through your fears and emotions is a big step in your transition to an abuse-free life. This support group provides artistic lessons. The end result? Your unique point of view artfully expressed.  Read More>>

Healing Through Art

Legal advocacy

Advocates from the Women’s Community will work with you to answer those questions, obtain the necessary legal paperwork, meet with law enforcement officials and locate the legal assistance you need — to ensure your rights, and those of your children, are protected.  Read More>>

Legal Advocacy

Make a referral

Feel the need to help a friend, a family or a family member? Contact us and we’ll tell you how you can help and what the next steps are to ending the violence or reporting an assault.  Read More>>

Make a Referral

Making the transition

Providing you with the support you need to manage the transition to an abuse-free life. We provide assistance with housing, financial counseling, civil and legal advocacy, setting goals and connecting with community services.  Read More>>

Making the Transition

Peer counseling

Counseling and support that provides assistance with law enforcement, housing, financial matters, child custody, jobs, education and medical referrals.  Read More>>

Peer Counseling

Safety planning

We can assist you in creating safety plans for at home, work and out in the community. We provide you with a checklist of important documents to have on hand, how to plan escape routes and identify safe places, and can counsel you on next steps.  Read More>>

Safety Planning

Sexual assault services

We provide counseling, support groups and legal advocacy to male and female victims of adult or child sexual abuse.   Read More>>

Sexual Assault Services

Serving Diverse Communities

Certain populations — Hmong women, Hispanic women, gays/lesbians/transsexuals, older women, men, and those with hearing disabilities — may face additional challenges because of culture, gender, race or sexual orientation. We provide support groups and services designed around your unique needs.  Read More>>

Serving Diverse Communities

Support groups

Being and talking with others who have experienced sexual assault or domestic abuse can be an important part of the healing process. We offer a diverse range of support groups for special populations and have childcare options available.  Read More>>

Support Groups