WEAVE operates an emergency shelter program where female survivors of domestic violence and their children can escape unsafe homes. Male survivors of domestic violence are placed at a different location.
WEAVE’s Safehouse Program provides a secure refuge for survivors of violence to receive:
- Temporary Emergency Housing
- Emergency transportation, food and clothing
- Transitional housing advocacy, assistance and referrals
- Crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and case management
- Child abuse identification and intervention
- School advocacy for school age children
- Medical advocacy and mental health referrals
- Mother’s support groups
- Evening support groups
- Children’s program with assessment and structured play group
- Legal information and referrals
- Other important resources and community referrals
If you are in the greater Sacramento area you can access shelter services by calling WEAVE's 24-Hour Crisis Line.