| General Agency Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Walnut Avenue Women's Center Domestic Violence Services | ||
| Address: | 303 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-426-3062 | ||
| Toll Free: | 866-269-2559 | ||
| Fax Number: | 831-426-3070 | ||
| Email Address: | info@wawc.org | ||
| Website: | www.wawc.org | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | ||
| Description: | The Women's Center has full-time and volunteer advocates available to support victims of domestic violence. Our advocates are trained and certified DV counselors and can meet you where you are, responding to the needs you wish to have met. We offer a safe space for women and children to talk about the challenges and barriers that impact their lives. | ||
| Programs: | 24-Hour Bilingual Crisis Hotline:
1-866-2-MY-ALLY (69-2559) Crisis intervention, support, resources & referrals and safety planning for survivors and their allies. One-on-One Peer Advocacy: Trained domestic violence advocates offer a non-judgmental environment for participants to talk about their experiences and weigh their options. Participants are supported to understand the dynamics of abuse and its' impact on their lives, nurture self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, develop safe coping skills, assess risks and create a safety plan to address their emotional, mental, spiritual and/or physical safety . Information, resources and referrals to other agencies are available as needed. Legal Advocacy: Our advocates assist with the preparation of restraining order paperwork and provide court accompaniment to restraining order hearings and custody mediation at no cost to our participants. Advocates may also act as liaisons between participants and members of the criminal legal system. Support Groups: We offer 6 support groups to the community. Our support groups provide a safe and confidential environment for women to meet others who have faced similar challenges and gain knowledge and tools for empowerment. Career Advancement Workshops: Offer practical information to prepare women for joining the workforce. Groups meet bimonthly. Emergency Interim Shelter: Off site emergency interim shelter programs offer short term housing as participants' transition to a safe living environment. Clinical Counseling: Individual Counseling is available for women and children on an affordable sliding scale. Post traumatic stress, depression, and trauma recovery are some of the many issues that may be addressed with a therapist. Groups for children ages 8-11, support children to address identifying & coping with emotions that result from exposure to domestic violence and trauma. Community Education: Educational in-services and trainings on domestic violence and how to be an ally are available to agencies, businesses, schools and organizations. Internships: Attend our training to become a certified Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence & contribute to empowering the lives of families impacted by abuse an intern with WAWC via hotline, court accompaniment, support group facilitation or community education. All of our support services are provided in English & Spanish | ||
| Languages other than English: | Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks | ||
| Eligibility: | Call for Information | ||
| Fees: | Varies | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Related Agencies | |||
| Parent Agency: | Walnut Avenue Women's Center | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Advocacy Domestic Violence Hotlines Domestic Violence Issues Domestic Violence Shelter Domestic Violence Support Groups Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services Educational Programs Family Counseling Family Law Group Counseling Individual Counseling Information and Referral Mutual Support Groups Parenting Education Parenting Skills Development Parenting/Family Support Groups Prevention Programs Private Nonprofits Workshops | |||
| This record last modified January 25, 2013 | |||