Program areas at Houston Area Women's Center
Residential Services: Our 120-bed residential campus is a refuge for survivors fleeing domestic and sexual violence, including sex trafficking. Our comprehensive, wraparound services include case management, individual and group psychotherapy/counseling, mentoring, parenting classes, career development, legal clinics, financial management/life skills workshops, job and computer training, personal living supplies, and onsite community partner services. We provide licensed early childhood education, a K-5 elementary school, and extended-hours after-school enrichment onsite. Our cafeteria serves three nutritious meals plus two snacks daily. All services are provided in a secure and safe environment.
Violence Prevention and Community Education - Community Education: HAWC's Education and Prevention services focus on creating partnerships within Greater Houston to develop community-based violence prevention strategies. HAWC also provides outreach to high-need and underserved communities where survivors will likely face additional barriers to accessing help. In addition, violence Prevention educators offer programs for youth and professionals that address the root causes of violence and teach prevention strategies.
Non-Residential Services provide services virtually and in person to adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as sex trafficking, and their non-offending family members. Non-Residential Services include Hotline Services, Behavioral Health and Wellbeing, Legal Advocacy Services, Housing Services, and services to assist survivors with economic empowerment. Services are provided throughout the community at three survivor empowerment hubs to increase access to services.