West Georgia Domestic Violence Shelter

24-Hour Crisis LineService

Call any time, day or night, to talk with a trained advocate. The advocate listens, helps you plan for safety, and helps set up emergency shelter if you need it.

Children's services and case managementService

People staying at the shelter get one-on-one help. Adults meet with a case manager to set goals for things like housing, work, money and school. Children work with a child advocate on activities and weekly goals.

Community Outreach & EducationService

The shelter does outreach and teaching to help people learn about domestic violence and help prevent it. Groups can ask to have a speaker.

Emergency ShelterService

A confidential shelter where survivors of domestic violence and their children can stay safely. Each adult works with a case manager on a personal plan, and children get their own support from a child advocate.

Financial AssistanceService

Financial assistance for survivors of domestic violence; funding varies and is not guaranteed.

Legal AdvocacyService

Legal advocates help survivors understand the court system and their options. They help with Temporary Protective Orders and victim compensation applications, and can go to court with you. They do not give legal advice or act as your lawyer.

Life Skills ClassesProgram

Parenting, financial management, and life-skills classes for survivors in the shelter.

Support GroupsProgram

Confidential groups where survivors can be heard and supported by others who understand. There are groups for adults, for parents and caregivers, for children and teens, plus workshops. You do not have to speak if you do not want to.