Program areas at WomenRising
Domestic violence services: Women Rising, Inc. is the state designated lead agency in the county for domestic violence. Our domestic violence services program includes a 24-hour seven days a week domestic violence emergency shelter (the only one in the county), program include counseling, support groups and support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Court liaison to advise and advocate for victims of domestic violence within the court system and a 24-hour hot line.
Youth and family consists of the following two programs:family support services: a short-term, strength-based supportive counseling program helping individuals and families address the presenting problem and de-escalate the situation through goal-setting and working together to develop and meet shared expectations. Supervised visitation: womenrising promotes the reunification of the family, specifically with biological children who have been placed outside of the home. The supervised visitation staff provides transportation, observes the family's visit, interacts with and role models for the family, supports the family , documents observations and partners with child protective service workers toward the aim of successful reunification of family members.
Village of families - permanent supportive housing for 22 chronically homeless families where one family member has a disability. Families live in scattered site apartments, with rental subsidies. Case managers work to stabilize families and then help them work on self-sufficiency goals.
Community economic development and work force development program: the training center provides employment services to community residents. Services provided include: job search assistance, resume writing, job placement, employment prep workshops, recruitment events, computer training courses, and community resource referrals.provides several smaller programs which are focused on developing work and financial skills. Career development programs such as community partnership in hotel employment, strong foundations, and transportation, logistics and distribution.