Center for Victims McKeesport

PO Box 216
McKeesport, PA 15134

412-678-4620 Go To Website

Class of Housing: emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, Transitional housing, Victims Services

General Information:
Center for Victims provides an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence who are in need of shelter and safety as a result of a current domestic violence situation. Victims and their children are provided with a safe and supportive environment to begin recovering from the crisis. Staff works with the victim to develop a personalized safety plan and links them to a host of supportive domestic violence services.   Center for Victims has a Transitional Housing Program designed for female victims of Domestic Violence and their children. The program varies from a 12 to 24 month stay, during which clients receive comprehensive case management and supportive services focused specifically on the individual and unique needs of each client. These services include counseling, safety planning, goal planning, referrals to appropriate services and assistance obtaining permanent housing. The goal of the program is to prepare each client for a safe and self-sufficient lifestyle, free of violence and abuse. To inquire about Transitional Housing, please contact the Case Manager at 412-678-4620 x204.   Victims Services Center for Victims specializes in support and trauma-informed care for victims and witnesses of crime, their families and other significant people in their lives. Everyone can be affected by crime – women, men, and children--and all can find help at Center for Victims. We offer a complete continuum of care for those harmed by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, physical assaults, homicide, and other types of violence and crime.

Website: http://www.centerforvictims.org/

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