Domestic Abuse Women's Network

ADWAS has advocates on staff to assist people who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and need help. Services are free of charge and available to people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing and residents of King, Pierce or Snohomish County. We have received calls from different states including Texas, California, Tennessee, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Washington State. If you have a family member or friend who needs help, refer them to the TTY Hotline. If you need help, contact us by any of the following ways: The Positive Deaf Parenting program offers parenting education and support to all members of the Deaf community. We offer a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year in King County, Everett and Tacoma. Applying is easy! ADWAS A Place of Our Own transitional housing program features 19 individual units of transitional housing for very low income families who are homeless. All units are subsidized by project-based Section 8 through the Seattle Housing Authority. Qualified applicants will meet an income limit of 30% median income plus other SHA requirements. In addition, all units are part of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission Tax Credit program. ADWAS provides a vast array of education and consultation services. All trainings and workshops are specifically designed to meet the needs of each group, school or agency. Developed by ADWAS, Deaf appropriate material is used during training. Deaf staff provide all training in American Sign Language. Voice interpreters for hearing agencies/individuals are provided as needed.

Founded in 1981, SafePlace is a merger of the Women s Shelter and Rape Relief programs. The organization is private nonprofit organization. It is an advocacy agency and confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. SafePlace is a member of South Sound Partners for Philanthropy. The organization partners with the Washington State Coalition against Domestic Violence, Washington State Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, and Thurston County Criminal Justice Victim Safety and Offender Accountability Audit. SafePlace offers crisis line, legal, medical, culturally relevant and walk-in advocacy services. In addition, the organization offers support groups and volunteer and emergency need assistance services.

Dove House Advocacy Services is a non-profit organization based in Port Townsend, WA, dedicated to empowering survivors of crime and abuse through crisis intervention, advocacy, and education. They provide survivor-driven, trauma-centered, and confidential services free of charge, supporting individuals in living safe, healthy, and meaningful lives. With a history dating back to 1979, Dove House offers a range of services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes, as well as those recovering from mental illness, homelessness, and substance use. Their programs include one-to-one advocacy, therapy, support groups, and classes, aiming to support safety, health, and hope for those healing from trauma.Generated from the website