Emergency Shelter: Sheltering Oaks
For immediate shelter access, call the 24-hour Crisis Hotline at (936) 441-7273
Para acceso inmediato al refugio, llame a la línea directa de crisis las 24 horas al (936) 441-7273
For the safety of our residents, the location of our domestic violence shelter is confidential.
Please call our Crisis Hotline to speak with an advocate if you are in need of emergency shelter (936) 441-7273.
Our confidential domestic violence shelter provides a safe haven for thousands of adults and children annually.
The facility includes:
While the shelter provides clients with necessities, such as clothing, toiletries and food, it does much more than that. Our shelter advocates are specially trained to assist clients in achieving their goals, providing crisis intervention, case management, safety planning, information, and referrals (e.g., for housing assistance, etc.). Clients are also encouraged to participate in a range of weekly support groups, life skills classes (e.g., on parenting, budgeting, nutrition, etc.), and individual, family and children’s counseling. Finally, residents also have access to our staff attorneys, who may assist them in applying for protective orders and divorces.
Children, Teens, and Pets
Many times, clients are conflicted about coming into shelter because they are worried about the safety and care of their children or pets.
We understand that children who witness abuse are at a higher risk for future intimate partner violence relationships, bullying, health concerns and more, so, while they are in our care, we utilize an educational curriculum about healthy relationships and behaviors and tailor it depending on the age and needs of the child. Additionally, our children’s advocate and counselors are specially trained to provide support to youth, including helping them re-establish healthy bonds with their non-abusive parents. We plan special activities for youth, depending on their ages, and several of our grantors make it possible for them to attend summer camps, take field trips, and have other experiences that allow them to just be kids. The children, adolescents, and teens at our shelter are very important to us!
We also recognize the importance of providing a loving and safe atmosphere for our clients’ pets. Since we do not want this to be a barrier to escape for any victim/survivor, we have partnered with the following organizations:
Residential Aftercare
Our goal is to help shelter residents obtain permanent, safe, and affordable housing and a means of financial support, as well as reduce or eliminate other barriers they may face after leaving the shelter. Upon discharging from the shelter, clients are encouraged to enroll in non-residential services, including support groups, counseling, and life skills classes, etc.
To learn more about our agency’s history, mission & philosophy click here
Family violence and sexual assault are nondiscriminatory, and victim/survivors come from all cultures and beliefs. We provide a broad range of direct services to victims/survivors. Our shelter services are provided at no cost.
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