Domestic Violence Shelter

Shelter for Help in Emergency

Confidential Location
PO Box 3013
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 293-6155

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Who We Are

The Shelter for Help in Emergency offers emergency, temporary housing to victims of domestic violence in need of safety. There are 25 beds available and priority is given to residents of Planning District Ten.  Maximum stays at the Shelter are 6 weeks, with each stay evaluated in terms of the client's danger level.

Services include: 24 hour hotline for victims of domestic violence, individual counseling, case management, children programs and life skills groups. Court accompaniment and legal advocacy are available.

Community Outreach Center is located at 1415 Sachem Place, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22901.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Albemarle County
,
Charlottesville City
,
Fluvanna County
,
Greene County
,
Louisa County
,
Nelson County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
,
13-21
,
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Victims over 18 (and their children), emancipated youths or accompanied by an adult or guardian, limited services for men

Available 24/7
Yes
Additional Availability Comments
Outreach Services 8:30 - 5:30 Monday - Friday.

Intake Process
After acceptance to shelter, clients are screened at UVA Emerg or RTCSB; male children over 14 screened for appropriateness
Self Refer
No
Intake Contact
Jenny Patterson
Intake Contact Email
Info@shelterforhelpinemergency.org
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