Program areas at USAFV
Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Others in Crisis USAFV serves those impacted by domestic and sexual violence by providing shelter, crisis intervention, personal support, systems advocacy, and other services. USAFV also provides advocacy, support, and other services to people experiencing other types of life crisis, and works to prevent domestic and sexual violence through outreach and education.
Community Outreach- In their efforts to prevent future domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, suicide, child abuse, elder abuse, and other violent crime, and to promote awareness of USAFV services, advocate for self-care and help create a safer community, USAFV provides community outreach and education events and activities independently and in collaboration with other community partners.
Homeless Prevention USAFV serves those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless by providing past-due rent and utility assistance; assistance with deposits, first and last months rent, and utility deposits; and other assistance associated with securing safe, permanent housing. Homeless prevention services also include paying for temporary lodging at facilities other than USAFV for people who are unable to come to, or inappropriate to come to, the USAFV shelter.