DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

SERVICES PROGRAM

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Local Hotline (979)775-5355 (888)45AWAKE (2-9253)

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Twin City Mission 's Domestic Violence Services Program serves victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as victims of teen dating violence. All residential and non-residential Domestic Violence Services Program participants are offered case management, legal advocacy, and individual, family and group counseling by a licensed professional counselor (LPC). All services are provided at no cost.

Phoebe's Home

Victims of domestic violence needing emergency shelter are referred to Phoebe's Home , a component of Twin City Mission's DVS Program. Founded in 1978, Phoebe's Home is an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Phoebe's Home operates 24 hours a day, and primarily serves Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon , Madison, Robertson and Washington counties.

In addition to services made available to non-residents, Phoebe's Home provides emergency shelter, nutritional meals, laundry facilities, daily needs (toiletries, clothing), transportation, and recreational activities for its residents.

The average length of stay at Phoebe's Home , which can house up to 45 individuals, is 30-45 days. Extensions are granted, when necessary, if goals are being met. Residential clients are often eligible to apply for transitional housing through Housing Services, a program of Twin City Mission.

The Domestic Violence Services program supports an active volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities include: assisting with clerical support, child play, organizing/facilitating children's activities, tutoring, education/training for residents, assisting with daily living activities, minor maintenance, grounds keeping and fundraising.

How can you help?

VOLUNTEER!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

For more information on volunteering, call or e-mail:

Jinna Turland , Volunteer Coordinator

(979)775-5355

volunteer@twincitymission.org

Phoebe's Home statistics

The Domestic Violence Services program is an outreach program of Twin City Mission, a non-profit organization, funded by the United Way , Texas Department of Health and Human Services, ESGP, Criminal Justice Division, various foundations and local support.