Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc

Long-term housing the transitional and permanent housing programs assist individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency by subsidizing rent; subsidizing childcare; providing assistance in developing a long-term plan; and providing access to all advocacy and educational services (described below). The long-term housing program served 2,819 adults and children during 2024.

Childcare services are offered to clients of the emergency shelter and long-term housing programs. Such costs are allocated to the programs noted above. Individualized, age-appropriate services help children to heal from crisis and overcome developmental gaps. Services include support groups; counseling; enrichment trips; tutoring; mentoring; and public-school advocacy. This program served 1,184 during 2024. Advocacy services advocacy services are provided to residential and nonresidential clients. Services include casework; a 24-hour hotline; information and referrals; safety planning; counseling; employment services; advocacy, legal and 24-hour medical accompaniment; support groups; and life skills programs. This program served 23,433 individuals during 2024.

Education services the goals of this program are to prevent abuse by educating the community, including youth and children, about the myths, realities, and root causes of family violence and sexual assault; train professionals to identify and effectively serve victims of abuse; provide a safe atmosphere for victims of abuse to seek help; and provide awareness of agency services. This program was attended by 2,225 people in 2024.