Alternative House offers emergency, confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence, regardless of race, religion, and gender. Advocates are present 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The shelter program is able to accommodate survivors with disabilities as well. Advocates work with all guests to meet immediate needs, providing support, and referrals to community based programs. Services such as Domestic Violence Education, Parenting Support Classes and ExpressiveArt Therapy are provided on-site. All services are free and confidential.
Alternative House's confidential crisis hotline is available 24-7/365. You may call at anytime to speak with an advocate or to inquire about emergency shelter. Battered women and children, boys to 12. Advocacy. Counseling. 3 month stay. As a means to this end, we offer shelter, support, options, counseling and legal advocacy for all victims of domestic violence (and their children) who seek our help. We are committed to the empowerment of women toward self sufficiency. We do not discriminate against any race, class, culture, age group or sexual orientation.