Domestic Violence Service Center - Domestic Violence Shelter

Eligibility

Women survivors of domestic violence and their children

Hours

24/7

(570) 823-6799

Voice

(570) 823-7312

Voice

Application process

Call 24 hour hotline for all services: (570) 823-7312 or toll free- 1-800-424-5600

Fees

None

Service area

Carbon, PA
Luzerne, PA

Description

Provides emergency shelter for women survivors of domestic violence and their children. While in shelter women may receive individual and group counseling, advocacy, parent training, medical and mental health advocacy, and accompaniment to PFA proceedings. Also provides transportation to the shelter if needed.

What's Here

Domestic Violence Shelters Domestic Violence Intervention Programs Transportation for Endangered People Volunteer Opportunities

Providing organization

Domestic Violence Service Center

In addition to emergency shelter and transitional housing, DVSC offers a wide range of free and confidential services including a 24-hour hotline that victims can call for shelter, information and referrals, counseling or a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Other free services include supportive options counseling, individual and group counseling for residents and non-residents, advocacy, court advocacy and accompaniment related to Protection From Abuse Orders, community outreach and education, life skills and parenting training, medical and mental health advocacy and trainings for professionals.