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The House of Ruth Services Program

 

In-Shelter Services:

  • 24 hour crisis hotline: 1-800-650-6522 or in the Dothan calling area: 334-793-2232
  • Safe shelter with a bed capacity of 17 bed spaces, however no one is ever turned away due to a lack of bed space
  • Information on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Individual and group supportive counseling
  • Self-help and life skills educational programs
  • Case planning and case management
  • Information and referral to existing community agencies
  • Assistance in filing Alabama Crime Victims Compensation and follow-up application
  • Advocacy including court and hospital accompaniment
  • Basic necessities; food, clothing, personal hygiene supplies, etc
  • Transportation to and from work in the Dothan area and appointments
  • Tutorial Services for children
  • Children's Group (group counseling for children - 4 hours weekly)
  • Legal information and advocacy
  • Support group for battered/formerly battered women
  • Support group for survivors of sexual assault

Out Of Shelter Services:

  • Individual supportive counseling
  • 24 hour crisis hotline: 1-800-650-6522 or in the Dothan calling area: 334-793-2232
  • Case planning and case management
  • Information, referral and advocacy with community agencies
  • Legal information and advocacy
  • Assistance in filing Alabama Crime Victims Compensation and follow-up application
  • Support group for battered/formerly battered women
  • Support group for survivors of sexual assault
  • Educational programs for partners of sexual assault survivors
  • Information on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Advocacy, hospital and court accompaniment

Community Services:

  • Law enforcement training
  • In-service training for professionals
  • Prevention and Education Speakers Bureau
  • Dating violence programs for youth, ages 12 and over
  • Community Education
  • Multi-disciplinary task force teams
  • Volunteer program and training
  • SANE/SART program




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