All Grace Smith House services are free and confidential for victims of domestic violence. Crisis Intervention: 24-hour crisis hotline to help victims assess their individual situation, assist in creating a safety plan for themselves and their children, and understand options available. Referrals and information about our services are available. Counseling & Support Groups: Offer individual and group counseling for victims of domestic violence. Trained counselors facilitate groups for victims and survivors to help acknowledge their experiences of violence and learn non-violent methods of problem solving and communication. Shelter: Grace Smith House operates secure emergency housing for individuals and their children, staffed and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assistance with meals, transportation, employment, housing, and counseling services are provided. Transitional Housing: Leased apartments for those transitioning from a short-term shelter stay to an independent living environment. Emotional support and advocacy is provided on site. Advocacy & Accompaniment: Assistance with police, courts, social services, employment, housing and other resources. Assistance in obtaining legal representation in court for child custody matters, orders of protection and in divorce proceedings. Latina Outreach: Spanish-speaking advocacy and counseling. Assistance with the unique issues facing the Latina community. Community Education: Community, business & school-based programs focus on bullying and relationship violence prevention and intervention. For further information, please call our hotline at 845-471-3033
