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Letter from the Executive Director |
24 Hour Helpline 401-782-3990/TOLL FREE # 1-866-782-3990. Advocacy and support for those seeking assistance and safety from domestic violence and abuse. Referrals offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, collect calls accepted. We do not use caller ID and all our calls are blocked to ensure safety and confidentiality. Drop-In Center - Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Located at 61 Main Street, Wakefield, RI. Available for people who are in need of referrals, support, or advocacy. Residential Services - We provide a safe, confidential safe home for abused women and their children. This program empowers victims of domestic abuse to be independent and to secure affordable housing. Court Advocacy - Our Court Advocacy Office is in the McGrath Judicial Complex on Route 1. The hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00-4:00. We provide assistance in obtaining Family and District Court restraining orders. We also provide court advocacy for victims of domestic violence. The Court office phone number is 401-782-4174. Support Groups - Our free and confidential drop-in support groups are for women dealing with current or past domestic violence and/or abuse (physical, emotional and/or sexual). Child care is provided at some groups and no registration is necessary. Please call 782-3990 for specific locations
New Directions; Changing Patterns, Changing Lives - A fifteen week psycho-educational program for women who have had a pattern of abusive relationships during their lives. Childcare is provided and a fee is requested (a sliding scale is available). Registration is required. Parents Supporting Parents - A weekly drop-in group that is open to women and men who wish to strengthen their relationship with their children. Tuesdays 4 to 5PM; childcare provided. One on One Counseling- Licensed therapist provides individual therapy to women and men who have been victims of adult domestic violence and/or childhood sexual abuse. A fee is requested, sliding scale is available. Call for a screening. Rejuvenations - Expressive Arts Therapy for children ages 3 - 17. Registered, certified expressive arts therapist uses movement/dance, sound/music and visual arts to enable children who have witnessed domestic violence and/or have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse, to express feelings and thoughts in a healthy and constructive way. Children also eligible who demonstrate risky behavior and are experiencing difficulties due to substance abuse use in the family or due to divorce. Group and individual therapy for children and teens is available. Violence Prevention Programs for Youth - We offer a variety of school and community based educational programs for children, teens, parents, and teachers. The curriculums are engaging and developmentally appropriate, focusing on comparing and contrasting abuse and respect within interpersonal relationships. The youth learn to recognize warning signs of abusive relationships, personal boundaries issues, where to go for help, and concepts on mutual respect. In addition to raising awareness, the programs provide useful techniques in life skills: how to better communicate our needs, listening, emotional regulation, conflict resolution and the benefits of being proactive verses reactive. Our prevention programs have been well received by many Washington County Schools. For more information, contact our Education Outreach Advocate. Public Education & Professional Trainings - The WRC offers many educational presentations to the general public about the dynamics of and issues surrounding domestic abuse. We also offer professional trainings tailored to meet the needs of any professional group (e.g. law enforcement, teachers, human service and health care workers). Volunteer & Intern Opportunities - The WRC offers comprehensive trainings throughout the year for those individuals seeking to volunteer as a victim advocate in one of the agency's programs. There are also many opportunities for students to intern with the agency for college-course credit. Volunteers help at the safe home, in the courts, in the schools and on the helpline. They also plan special events and educational forums. Those interested should contact the Education Resource Specialist to schedule an interview. For more information on all our programs and services, please call our helpline at 401-782-3990. |
24 Hour Helpline (401)782-3990
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