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What is WomenSafe?
WomenSafe, Inc. the Green
House provides emergency shelter and support services
for survivors of domestic violence in Northeast Ohio. WomenSafe
is a non-profit organization that offers 24-hour crisis management,
shelter, advocacy, information, counseling, therapy, education,
referrals and support to survivors of domestic violence.
All Services are free of charge.
For Immediate Assistance Call:
Copeline: 1-888-285-5665
24-Hour Crisis Management
TDD/TTY Use Ohio Relay @ 1-800-750-0750
For donations and administration call:
440-286-7154
Shayna L. Jackson, LISW, MSSA
Executive Director
WomenSafe, Inc., the Green House
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The mission of WomenSafe is to provide emergency shelter
and support services to survivors of domestic violence throughout
northeast Ohio
In order to serve this mission, WomenSafe Inc., the Green House
is proud to offer the following services, free of charge:
Services/Program Descriptions
Emergency Shelter - WomenSafe offers shelter to survivors
of domestic violence throughout northeastern Ohio. The shelter is
a safe comforting environment where victims begin to heal, receive
counseling, consider alternatives and develop goals for an abuse-free
life. All basic necessities are provided to residents. While at
the shelter, case management is provided to assist survivors with
individual goals through support, education and an explanation of
community resources.
COPEline (1-888-285-5665) - by calling this 24-hour support
and crisis management hotline, victims of domestic violence receive
support, access to shelter and services as well as information and
referrals to community resources. The hotline is also recommended
for friends and family who need more information about domestic
violence, WomenSafe services and how to help a person in need.
Community Support Program - Domestic violence professionals
assist clients in developing and accomplishing personal goals and
life skills. Clients are linked to community resources based on
their individual goals and needs.
Diagnostic Assessment - Licensed mental health professionals
complete assessments and use the information to determine the needs,
strengths, and services to be provided to each client
Outreach Counseling - Clinical staff provide individual
counseling in a secure confidential location to any person victimized
by domestic violence. Counselors aid survivors in the exploration
of new alternatives for living. Counseling is offered to both residents
and nonresidents of the shelter.
Peer Support Group - A 10 week support group, facilitated
by a licensed mental health professional, provides victims of domestic
violence a safe place to gain strength and support from others in
similar situations. The sessions are designed to recognize, express,
and accept feelings related to experiencing an abusive relationship
as well as provided information about domestic violence.
Art Therapy - Art therapy provides a non-threatening approach
to process feelings and issues surrounding family violence. Art
allows survivors to express a range of emotions through creative
self-expression. The art therapist offers this service to adults
and children ages five and older.
Court Advocacy - Court advocates accompanying survivors
of domestic violence through the court process explaining legal
entitlement and implications of legal proceedings. Advocates provide
crisis intervention and emotional support as victims seek assistance
from the judicial system.
Hospital Advocacy - Face-to-face support and crisis intervention
is available to hospital patients who have experienced domestic
violence.
Relocation Assistance - Any client who uses WomenSafe
services is offered household items to assist in establishing and
maintaining independent living.
Reestablishment Services - After addressing the immediate
needs of clients, WomenSafe staff continues to provide survivors
with long-term support in living life free from violence.
Community Education and Training - To build community awareness,
WomenSafe offers presentations to the general public, schools,
businesses, agencies, churches and senior and youth organizations
learn about abuse-free dating, dynamics of domestic violence, healthy
relationships and dating violence date rape, elder abuse, effects
of domestic violence of children, how to access services, asses
domestic violence and how to you can help someone who is being abused.
WomenSafe also provides comprehensive training for task force members,
prosecutors, judges, physicians, nurses, social service providers,
teachers, day care providers, therapists, mental health personnel,
assisted living aids, and social workers.
CARF announced in June 2006 that WomenSafe has been
accredited for a period of three years for its Case Management/Services
Coordination: Mental Health (Adults), Case Management/Services Coordination:
Mental Health (Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment:
Mental Health (Adults), and Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health
(Children and Adolescents) programs. An organization receiving a
Three-Year Accreditation outcome has put itself thorough a rigorous
peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors
during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the
highest quality, measurable and accountable.
| Volunteers Needed WomenSafe is always
in need of volunteers to assist with various projects within
the agency. We can customize a volunteer opportunity to meet
your needs. For more information, contact the Public Relations
Coordinator at 440-286-7154 x224 |
Donations Donations - WomenSafe accepts
both in-kind and cash donations. In-kind donations include:
household items, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products,
prepaid gas and phone cards and office supplies. For more information
contact our Donations Coordinator at 440-286-7154 x230. Cash
donations can be made via cash, check, credit card, or online
by simply visiting our website at www.womensafe.org. All monetary
donations are 100% tax deductible. For more information contact
the Development Office at 440-286-7154 x223 |
. In State Fiscal Year 2007:
- WomenSafe provided 1400 emergency shelter days. Over
110 adults and children were reassured that they would have a
safe nights sleep while working on plans for the future.
- Ninety two percent of clients who resided in shelter felt the
staff helped them access the services they needed from the community.
- Ninety one percent of people served felt less alone since working
with WomenSafe.
- Nearly 1400 people called WomenSafe - hotline and received
crisis management and support.
- Over 2500 children, adults and elderly community members were
educated on WomenSafe services, intimate partner violence, recognizing
unhealthy relationships and how to help someone in need.
- One hundred percent of surveyed clients felt counseling was
beneficial to them.
- Eighty percent of clients felt they knew more about their legal
rights since working with WomenSafe.
- Ninety five percent of people who resided in the emergency shelter
left to homes free from violence either to new independent living
or to live with family members.
* WomenSafe's 130 volunteers committed to nearly 5000 hours
of service. From fundraising to staffing our 24-hour crisis hotline,
to assisting at shelter, to sorting donations, our volunteers help
in a variety of ways.
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