Domestic Violence Hotlines | Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center offers short-term, safe, confidential shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. Residents are provided with all basic needs and are encouraged to participate in a program that includes education about domestic violence, parenting and financial literacy. Provides specialized children’s services, advocacy and referrals. 16 bed capacity, NOT handicap accessible. Services Available: Case management; Crisis intervention (on-site); Domestic violence support and education; Housing search and education; Budgeting and financial literacy; 3 meals per day. Important Policies: Rent is NOT required; Medications are locked and stored in a secure location and available to guest as prescribed; Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas; Drug/alcohol free environment; Children must be supervised at all times; Agency follows least-harm model
Physical Address
P.O. Box 9476, Warwick, RI 02889
Hours
24/7
Website
Application process
Telephone pre-screening COVID-19: Please call our crisis hotline at 401-738-1700 for support. Please call our advocates at 401-822-6680 for court matters. Please call the toll-free statewide helpline at 1-800-494-8100 any time, day or night, for support and information. Our counseling program will continue via phone sessions. For more information, call 401-738-1700. If you are unable to call, you may email us any time and we will respond within 24 hours. Please email us at [email protected].
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
One form of personal photo ID
Eligibility
Domestic violence or sexual assault victims and their families and allies
Service area
Statewide
Agency info
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
An organization dedicated to ending domestic violence. Supports and assists the six domestic violence prevention agencies in Rhode Island. Also strives to create justice for victims, and create awareness on the issue of domestic violence in RI. The RICADV provides leadership to its member agencies, strives to create justice for victims, and raises awareness on the issue of domestic violence in Rhode Island. The RICADV does not provide direct services. The RICADV's network of member agencies provides a wide array of services for victims, including emergency shelter, support groups, counseling services, and assistance with the legal system.