Domestic Violence Resource Center Of South County Inc

The residential program provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing to women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse.emergency safe shelter: our emergency shelter program meets victim's critical needs by providing shelter, food, and other basic human needs. All clients are offered access to our support services such as: support groups, counseling and wrap-around case management services. Transitional housing. This crucial program empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children to live independently while continuing to benefit from case management and other supportive services. Transitional housing fosters financial independence, serving as a critical bridge for survivors seeking to live free from violence. All transitional apartments are provided free to clients for up to two years. Permanent supportive housing: dvrc offers permanent supportive housing within the south county community. Many of our residential clients have never had the opportunity to reside in a rural community surrounded by nature which can reduce stress, improve mood, boost self-esteem and promote a sense of overall well-being. Our permanent supportive housing provides long-term, safe, stable, affordable rental housing for survivors and their children.

Community outreach and prevention. Friends, family, and colleagues are often the first to notice abuse. Our community outreach programs aim to ensure that individuals and professionals alike are aware of both the dynamics of domestic violence and the services available to victims; these informal support systems are critical to our success in being able to connect victims with free and confidential services.