Washington Women's Shelter Washington

Administrative Office
Washington, PA 15301

(724)223-5481 Visit Website

Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing, Non Profit Organization

General Information:
This is a Non Profit Organization that provides Transitional Housing. Review the details below: Washington Women's Shelter, incorporated in 1986, grew out of the increasing need for safe, temporary shelter and support services for battered women and their children. In addition to safe shelter, we offer 24-hour hotline, transportation and intake; support groups, a Greene County satellite office; empowerment counseling; information and referrals; advocacy; accompaniment; a children's program; community education and training programs; prevention projects in the schools; extensive legal advocacy and limited transitional housing. Fees may apply for this Transitional Housing resource. Contact Washington Women's Shelter with the contact information we provided to get full details. Oftentimes you can apply for sliding scale fee payment or other options if you are low income. You will need to speak with them to see if you qualify.

Website: http://www.womens-shelter.com

Helpful Definitions For Washington Women's Shelter Washington:
Transitional housing is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move towards independent living on their own. Transitional housing locations are oftentimes called Halfway Houses. The naming of the two (Halfway House OR Transitional House) is oftentimes interchangeable.

Many Transitional Housing programs are subsidized and are income based. Income based transitional housing generally charges 30% of your income for rent when you do have income. Contact the transitional housing facility to see if this applies.

Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information. Transitional housing facilities also may or may not assist with alcohol and/or drug substance abuse treatment.

If you need assistance call 'Washington Women's Shelter Washington' directly at: (724)223-5481

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