Genesis: A Place of New Beginnings
At Genesis, we not only shelter survivors, but we also equip them to begin new lives free from further victimization. Our services are designed to address all of the complicating factors that keep battered women trapped in abusive relationships. The director, shelter manager, shelter relief advocates, and volunteers work to make positive changes in their lives.
Genesis’ service approach is to provide comprehensive services to the survivors that we serve. We utilize a case management approach based on the “person-specific”. Viewing each survivor as a unique individual and tailoring our services around their particular wants and needs.
The following is an outline of the services provided:
*24-hour crisis hot line
*24-hour crisis intervention and support
*Professional Counseling
*Residential shelter services protected with a security system
*Intake interviews provided for each woman and child
*Comprehensive assessment and goal setting for each client
*Provision of food, clothing, personal care needs for residents
*Professional individual and family counseling, as needed
*Supportive face-to-face interaction with victim advocates daily
*Daily support group meetings
*Personal advocacy in emergency rooms, service agencies, and law agencies
*Socialization, education, and life skills classes
*Transportation to doctor’s appointments, job searches and interviews, jobs and resource agencies
*Work training program
*Restart assistance for abuse survivors
*Personal aftercare follow-up visits
