Program areas at Gateway Domestic Violence Center
Shelter services and crisis intervention: Gateway provides 24/7 emergency shelter and crisis hotline services for Domestic Violence victims and their children living in hall county, Georgia. All services are free and confidential, and all services are offered in english and spanish. Safety planning is a big part of all crisis intervention services. On average, 93% of program participants say they have strategies to enhance their safety when they leave Gateway. In total, 5,768 guest nights of shelter (and hotel accommodations) were provided and the average length of stay was 34 nights per guest. In 2022, Gateway advocates answered crisis calls from 917 victims of Domestic Violence.
Transitional housing: Gateway provides transitional housing to victims of Domestic Violence and their children. During 2022, Gateway had a total of 10 apartments in which low-income families can live rent free for about six months as they gain employment and save funds to secure their own living arrangements. In 2022, 47 people (18 women and 29 children) lived in Gateway's transitional housing program. A total of 9,122 guests nights of shelter were provided in this program.
Comprehensive support: Gateway provides supportive services including individual advocacy, support groups, and occupational therapy services for Domestic Violence victims and their children to help families live safer and more self-sufficient lives. These groups are facilitated by caring professionals, most of whom hold a master's degree in counseling or related fields. In 2022, 111 adults attended support groups and classes (life skills, art support groups, "women seeking change, and other parenting groups). Through the structured children's program, children are provided an opportunity to share their fears and concerns. In 2022, 112 children and teens attended support groups.
Legal advocay: for the victims and their families who are seeking legal cousel to make it easier to regain a sense of control. Community outreach and education: in-service training for criminal justice, medical and social services agencies who work with the organization to procide for victims. Public education presentations and materials to lead how to identify and effectivly learn from unhealthy relationships.