Awaken Voices Domestic Violence Services - Welcoming Atlanta
Awaken Voices is a nonprofit started by a domestic abuse survivor that helps people who are facing or escaping abuse. They offer safety exit planning, counseling and support groups, legal advocacy, help finding safe shelter, and job training to help survivors rebuild their lives. Founded and led by survivor-advocate Kendra Appling, they serve metro Atlanta counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett.
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This agency offers programmatic city services, including citizenship and naturalization materials, translation services, legal referrals, community resources, food pantries, and more.
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- Who they serve
- women_with_children,single_women,anyoneAI-extracted, unconfirmed
- Case types
- domestic_violenceAI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 12
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Safety Exit PlansService
Advocates help survivors make a personalized plan to safely leave an abusive situation.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Domestic Violence CounselingService
One-on-one counseling to help survivors heal emotionally from abuse.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Support GroupsProgram
Peer-led emotional support groups where survivors connect and heal together.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Legal AdvocacyService
Help understanding and navigating legal options and resources related to abuse.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Safe Shelter & 24/7 HelplineService
Help connecting survivors to safe shelter and crisis support.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Empowerment WorkshopsProgram
Workshops that build self-esteem, decision-making skills, and independence for survivors.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Vocational Training & RehabilitationProgram
Job training and rehabilitation services to help survivors gain skills and rebuild financial independence.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Community Education & TrainingProgram
Awareness walks, panel discussions, and trainings to educate the community about domestic violence prevention.
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Specialized Information and Referral * Food Stamps/SNAP RecipientsService
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Specialized Information and Referral * Legal IssuesService
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Specialized Information and Referral * Immigration IssuesService
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Specialized Information and Referral * Civil Rights IssuesService
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