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 Support and Information Line, 916.920.2952.