All of our
Services
to Victims
are Free,
Private &
Confidential

In Greene County, call 724-852-2463

Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc.

THERE IS A SAFE PLACE TO GO!

SERVING WASHINGTON & GREENE COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA

CALL US at 724-223-9190 or 800-791-4000  24-Hours a Day, 7-Days a Week!

Our Mission

The commitment of Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. is to strive for the personal growth and development of all women.  Services are based on a concept of supportiveness, rejecting the idea that victims of domestic violence are “sick” or “different”.  We recognize the vulnerability of all women, including ourselves, to acts of sexual assault and domestic abuse.

We see the root cause of violence against women as lying in the institutionalized subservience of women, and seek to support and involve in our program battered women and victims of assault.

Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. was established to provide supportive services on issues pertinent to women of all backgrounds to promote self-dependency and meet expressed needs. We seek to help women assume control over their lives and to constantly define violence as an unacceptable means of control under any circumstances.

PROGRAMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SAFE SHELTER
…Safe shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. (food, clothing, and personal care items for residents)

24 HOUR HOTLINE
…24 hour hotline, transportation and intake to Shelter.

EMPOWERMENT COUNSELING
…Individual face-to-face and hotline counseling for domestic violence victims and their significant others. Advocacy and accompaniment.  Information and referrals.

LEGAL ADVOCACY
…Court accompaniment and assistance with Protection From Abuse Orders.

SUPPORT GROUPS
… Free informal support groups for anyone directly or indirectly involved in a present or past abusive relationship. Call 724-223-0911 or 724-852-2373 for more information.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
…Daily children's program for children residing in the Shelter and Fresh Start Transitional Housing program. One-on-one and group counseling through structured activities is facilitated by a children's advocate.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
… Speakers will provide information about domestic violence and available help and services for victims. Click Here or call 724-223-5477 or 724-852-2373 to arrange for training or a speaker.

All of our services are provided confidentially and without regard to race, color, age, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status or sexual orientation.  Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.