Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties
Address
114 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-5263
Description:
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau.
Setup:
3 Rooms
Up to 10 people
NOT Handicapped accessible
Single (may be shared) and double rooms
Services Available:
Case Management
Spanish speaking staff available
Crisis intervention and support groups
Domestic violence support and education
Transitional housing
Housing search
Vocation/Education/Employment
Budgeting
Child advocacy and children's counseling
Meals:
Residents are required to prepare their own family's food
Kitchen equipment and storage space available for use
Food assistance available on an emergency basis only
Important Policies:
Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women
Duration of stay: 30 days with possible extension
Must save 30% of income
Smoking allowed in designated outdoor area; last smoke break 9:00PM
Drug/Alcohol free environment
Children must be supervised at all times by parent
Must follow case plan and shelter policies
Must participate in house chores assigned
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911. We are working with law enforcement and social services in our area to ensure that our referral phone numbers and other ways to contact our key staff are known. We are monitoring the wellbeing of families living in our shelters to ensure their counseling and support needs are being met. Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Hotline 24/7
Eligibility
Victim of domestic violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Hotline 24/7
Eligibility
Victim of Domestic Violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
COVID-19: Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau.
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Victim of domestic violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911. We are working with law enforcement and social services in our area to ensure that our referral phone numbers and other ways to contact our key staff are known. We are monitoring the wellbeing of families living in our shelters to ensure their counseling and support needs are being met. Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Description
Setup: 3 Rooms Up to 10 people NOT Handicapped accessible Single (may be shared) and double rooms Services Available: Case Management Spanish speaking staff available Crisis intervention and support groups Domestic violence support and education Transitional housing Housing search Vocation/Education/Employment Budgeting Child advocacy and children's counseling Meals: Residents are required to prepare their own family's food Kitchen equipment and storage space available for use Food assistance available on an emergency basis only Important Policies: Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women Duration of stay: 30 days with possible extension Must save 30% of income Smoking allowed in designated outdoor area; last smoke break 9:00PM Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times by parent Must follow case plan and shelter policies Must participate in house chores assigned
Hours
24/7 Intake: 9:30AM-7:00PM Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women Last smoke break 9:00PM
Required Documents
Health information requested to determine medication compliance All health needs are assessed and referred out Applicants with backgrounds in arson, crimes against children, assault with weapons or other violent crimes will not be accepted
Eligibility
Domestic violence or sexual trauma victims Female 18+ (single or with children) Must be three (3) months sober Young males up to 17 years old on a case-by-case basis
Intake Procedure
9:30AM-7:00PM Initial telephone pre-screening In person interview
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Hotline 24/7
Eligibility
Victim of domestic violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
24/7
Intake: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-7:00PM
Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women
Last smoke break 9:00PM
Intake Process:
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-7:00PM
Initial telephone pre-screening
In-person interview
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs.
We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations.
Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers.
Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
We are working with law enforcement and social services in our area to ensure that our referral phone numbers and other ways to contact our key staff are known.
We are monitoring the wellbeing of families living in our shelters to ensure their counseling and support needs are being met.
Here are our phone numbers:
Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263
Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474
If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Domestic violence or sexual trauma victims
Female 18+ (single or with children)
Must be three (3) months sober
Young males up to 17 years old on a case-by-base basis
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 5, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911. We are working with law enforcement and social services in our area to ensure that our referral phone numbers and other ways to contact our key staff are known. We are monitoring the wellbeing of families living in our shelters to ensure their counseling and support needs are being met. Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Hotline 24/7
Eligibility
Victim of domestic violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Hotline 24/7
Eligibility
Victim of Domestic Violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
COVID-19: Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau.
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Victim of domestic violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911. We are working with law enforcement and social services in our area to ensure that our referral phone numbers and other ways to contact our key staff are known. We are monitoring the wellbeing of families living in our shelters to ensure their counseling and support needs are being met. Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Description
Setup: 3 Rooms Up to 10 people NOT Handicapped accessible Single (may be shared) and double rooms Services Available: Case Management Spanish speaking staff available Crisis intervention and support groups Domestic violence support and education Transitional housing Housing search Vocation/Education/Employment Budgeting Child advocacy and children's counseling Meals: Residents are required to prepare their own family's food Kitchen equipment and storage space available for use Food assistance available on an emergency basis only Important Policies: Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women Duration of stay: 30 days with possible extension Must save 30% of income Smoking allowed in designated outdoor area; last smoke break 9:00PM Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times by parent Must follow case plan and shelter policies Must participate in house chores assigned
Hours
24/7 Intake: 9:30AM-7:00PM Curfew: 7:30PM for families/8:00PM for single women Last smoke break 9:00PM
Required Documents
Health information requested to determine medication compliance All health needs are assessed and referred out Applicants with backgrounds in arson, crimes against children, assault with weapons or other violent crimes will not be accepted
Eligibility
Domestic violence or sexual trauma victims Female 18+ (single or with children) Must be three (3) months sober Young males up to 17 years old on a case-by-case basis
Intake Procedure
9:30AM-7:00PM Initial telephone pre-screening In person interview
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Our website and social media platforms have the support and hotline phone numbers prominently displayed and communicated, and direct anyone in danger to call 911.
Description
Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Hotline 24/7
Eligibility
Victim of domestic violence
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
COVID-19: Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text, and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs. We are holding phone and video conference meetings with managers, case workers, support staff, team members, and board members to keep the lines of communication open and manage our operations. Anyone visiting our office locations in Newport or Warren will be directed via signage to call our Domestic Violence Crisis Support and Shelter Hotline phone numbers. Here are our phone numbers: Domestic Violence Crisis Support: 401-846-5263 Shelter Hotline: 1-866-236-2474 If you are unable to talk on the phone, email us at info@wrcnbc.organd someone will be in touch.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Newport & Bristol Counties
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
114 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
Mailing
114 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
Contacts
Jessica Walsh
Neyda DeJesus
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 846-5263
Fax
(401) 396-5150
Hotline
(866) 236-2474
Victim of Crime Hotline
(800) 494-8100
Warren Office
(401) 247-2070
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