Program areas at Peace at Home Advocacy Center
Shelter services:services inclue: emergency shelter including hotel stays, case management, direct assistance e.g. Food, clothing, hygiene products, support groups for adults and children, transportation (e.g. Medical appointments, job and housing searches), and pet-friendly facilities/homes
Transitional housing programs: services include: provide applications for affordable transitional units and lease up approved applicants, case management and on-going safety planning, urgent transportation, resources and referrals (e.g. Permanent housing, rent assistance, food boxes)
Emergency services:services include: 24-hour hotline and provide in-person crisis response, office hours for walk-ins and follow-up appointments, emergency assistance (e.g. Door locks, transportation, clothing, food, phones), resources and referrals (e.g. Food stamps, housing, counseling, legal aid), safety planning and danger assessments, peer support/counseling, and assistance applying for crime victims com
Sexual assault and human trafficking:24/7 sexual assault/rape response coordinated with law enforcement agencies and the hospital emergency department, which includes: support during the forensic evidence collection process; crime victims compensation referral; safety planning may include emergency shelter; direct assistance such as clothing, food, transportation. Services also include: peer counseling and support, coordinates trainings for advocates and community partners, and outreach to community groups, schools, etc.
Legal services:services include: advocates assist victims with filing temporary protective orders including the family abuse prevention act (fapa), elderly persons and persons with disabilities abuse prevention act (eppdapa), sexual abuse protection order (sapo) and stalking protective orders (spo), assist with preparing for and providing emotional support at contested protective order hearings, provide emotional support during trial or family court hearings, and offer other Advocacy and referrals to law enforcement, legal aid services of Oregon and modest means attorneys
Community education