The Family Violence Prevention CenterEmergency Shelter
When a family flees violence, they often have nowhere to go and are immediately homeless. InterAct’s residential program provides case managers to work with residents to plan for safety and self-sufficiency.
Victims and their families · 24-hour counselor-staffed
From interactofwake.org/immediate-support ↗About this program
InterAct's Emergency Shelter provides a safe and supportive environment where victims and their families can rebuild their lives. At the 24-hour counselor-staffed Emergency Shelter, individuals and families receive support for basic needs, individual and group counseling, and case management services. The average stay in our shelter is 90 days, although there is no preset limit on how long a survivor stays.
InterAct's housing case managers work with shelter residents to set and meet self-sufficiency goals and plan for a secure future. Through InterAct's many collaborations and programs, shelter guests have access to job readiness resources, employment assistance, educational resources, financial counseling, and referral networks for housing, transportation, and childcare. Specialized InterAct counselors can work with children to process their experience, learn how to identify abuse, and decrease the damaging effects of witnessing violence in the home. The resources and services provided by InterAct are tailored to the needs of the survivor and their family.
Questions
How long is the average stay in the shelter?
The average stay in our shelter is 90 days, although there is no preset limit on how long a survivor stays.
What support do individuals and families receive at the shelter?
At the 24-hour counselor-staffed Emergency Shelter, individuals and families receive support for basic needs, individual and group counseling, and case management services.
What resources can shelter guests access?
Through InterAct's many collaborations and programs, shelter guests have access to job readiness resources, employment assistance, educational resources, financial counseling, and referral networks for housing, transportation, and childcare.
Details
- Who
- Victims and their families
- When
- 24-hour counselor-staffed
Run by
Crisis LinesInterAct’s crisis lines are open 24/7. Trained counselors help callers plan for their immediate safety and get connected to InterAct’s continuum of care.
Lethality Assessment ProgramDeployed by trained law enforcement, LAP connects those at the highest risk of serious injury or death to InterAct immediately at the scene of the violent incident.
Court AdvocacyInterAct court navigators and advocates guide people through complicated civil and criminal legal actions in each of Wake County’s domestic violence courtrooms or via remote access.