Hotline

A 24-hour helpline for crisis counseling and referral. Spanish speaking staff available.

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"I have met brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility,
with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words."
-Gloria Steinem

PALS (Peace: A Learned Solution)

The Women Aware, Inc. PALS (Peace: a Learned Solution) Program offers counseling and supportive services to families who have been victimized by domestic violence and abuse.

The PALS Program provides services to families with a Counselor/Advocate while a Creative Arts Therapist sees the children.

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"The solution to adult problems tomorrow depends on large measure upon how our children grow up today."
-Margaret Mead

The Domestic Violence Legal Advocates

The Legal Advocate may not provide legal advice, however, the advocate may:

•Inform you of your rights as a survivor of domestic violence
•Assist you in applying for a temporary restraining order and/or answer any questions regarding temporary and final restraining orders
•Act as a liaison between you and law enforcement, court staff, attorneys, etc. (with your permission)
•Offer court preparation and accompaniment for temporary and final restraining order hearings
•Offer assistance and information pertaining to safety planning and strategies

For more information, please click here.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
-Walt Emerson

The Safe House

A 24-bed emergency shelter in a confidential location. In addition to emergency housing, clients receive food, transportation, case management, residential support groups, assistance with financial and legal needs, and housing and job search.

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"The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that...
women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves."
-Louise Otto

Support Groups

We offer support groups in English and Spanish.

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"Today whenever women gather together it is not necessarily nurturing. It is coalition building.
And if you feel the strain, you may be doing some good work."
-Bernice Johnson Reagan

Community Education & Training

We strongly believe in order to reduce domestic violence; we must educate the public about domestic violence and its consequences. Presentations can be tailored to meet your needs.

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"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it."
-Margaret Fuller

Volunteer Program

There are many volunteer opportunities within Women Aware, Inc.

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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
-Anne Frank