Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
Address
P.O. Box 5643
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-3057
Description:
The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center has been providing services to victims of domestic violence in the Blackstone Valley area for over three decades. It is their voices, their struggles and their experiences which guide our work. They're a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and to provide education and awareness on the issue of domestic violence.
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Services:
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Domestic violence support and education
Mental health/substance abuse support
Housing referrals
Transitional housing
Vocation/Education/Employment referrals
Budgeting
Referrals are made according to need of shelter guest
Spanish speaking staff available
Important Policies:
Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified
Drug/Alcohol free environment
Children must be supervised at all times
Toiletries and clothing can be provided to shelter guests as needed and are limited
No transportation available
Non-smoking facility
Services
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Description
24 hour helpline provided for individuals in crisis. Telephone calls range from seeking to escape a domestic violence situation to support and advocacy. Victims of Crime Helpline BVAC, in collaboration with Day One and the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, answers the Victims of Crime Helpline. The Helpline provides telephone support as well as accompaniment to hospitals and police departments.
Hours
Telephone: 24/7. Chat: Daily 8:00PM-9:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence, their families and allies
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call the Helpline at 800-494-8100; or chat online at www.bvadvocacycenter.org
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Domestic violence agency providing services to victims of abuse. 6 bedrooms, handicap accessible. Services: case Management, crisis Intervention, domestic violence support and education, mental health/substance abuse support, transitional housing, vocation/education/employment referrals, budgeting, referrals made according to need of shelter guest, 3 meals per day and snacks, basic needs such as clothing, linens, personal items, furniture and household items. Drug/Alcohol free environment. Children must be supervised at all times. Non-smoking facility
Hours
24/7, Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified
Required Documents
Photo ID, Birth certificates for each child
Eligibility
Single or with children, 18+, Will accept young male children up to age 17 Domestic violence victims
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
24 hours, Initial telephone screening, Application
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Serving: Albion, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Manville, and Pawtucket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Albion
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Manville
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Domestic violence agency providing services to victims of abuse including weekly support groups held in a confidential location for the safety of its attendees.
Hours
Offered weekly to the community
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence and their children. 18+.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (401) 723-3057 or contact by email at info@bvadvocacycenter.org.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Serving: Albion, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Manville, and Pawtucket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Albion
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Manville
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Telephone Helpline and Shelter: 24/7
Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified
Chat line: Daily 8:00AM-9:00PM
Intake Process:
Initial telephone screening
Application
Program Fees:
Varies
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Single 18+ or with children
Will accept young male children up to age 17
Domestic violence victims
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
BVAC
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 4, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
24 hour helpline provided for individuals in crisis. Telephone calls range from seeking to escape a domestic violence situation to support and advocacy. Victims of Crime Helpline BVAC, in collaboration with Day One and the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, answers the Victims of Crime Helpline. The Helpline provides telephone support as well as accompaniment to hospitals and police departments.
Hours
Telephone: 24/7. Chat: Daily 8:00PM-9:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence, their families and allies
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call the Helpline at 800-494-8100; or chat online at www.bvadvocacycenter.org
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Domestic violence agency providing services to victims of abuse. 6 bedrooms, handicap accessible. Services: case Management, crisis Intervention, domestic violence support and education, mental health/substance abuse support, transitional housing, vocation/education/employment referrals, budgeting, referrals made according to need of shelter guest, 3 meals per day and snacks, basic needs such as clothing, linens, personal items, furniture and household items. Drug/Alcohol free environment. Children must be supervised at all times. Non-smoking facility
Hours
24/7, Curfew: 8:00PM unless employment is verified
Required Documents
Photo ID, Birth certificates for each child
Eligibility
Single or with children, 18+, Will accept young male children up to age 17 Domestic violence victims
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
24 hours, Initial telephone screening, Application
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Serving: Albion, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Manville, and Pawtucket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Albion
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Manville
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Domestic violence agency providing services to victims of abuse including weekly support groups held in a confidential location for the safety of its attendees.
Hours
Offered weekly to the community
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence and their children. 18+.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (401) 723-3057 or contact by email at info@bvadvocacycenter.org.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Serving: Albion, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Manville, and Pawtucket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Albion
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Manville
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
P.O. Box 5643
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Mailing
P.O. Box 5643
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Contacts
Toni Gomes
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 723-3057
Fax
(401) 724-8820
Victims of Crime Helpline
(800) 494-8100
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