Avalon A Center For Women And Children Williamsburg

P.O. Box 6805
Williamsburg, VA 23187

(757) 258-5022 Visit Website

Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing, Emergency Shelter For Women

General Information:
Avalon provides shelter and support to those experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault in the Greater Williamsburg area. 24-Hour Helpline: 757.258.5051 To intervene in and reduce the incidence of domestic violence and sexual assault. In order to achieve this mission, Avalon offers shelter, advocacy, education and support to survivors and fosters awareness and prevention by educating the community. Services: Emergency Center Transitional Housing Support Advocacy

Website: http://www.avaloncenter.org

Helpful Definitions For Avalon A Center For Women And Children Williamsburg:
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 'Avalon A Center For Women And Children Williamsburg' directly at: (757) 258-5022

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