Domestic Violence Referral Services

Referral Services for Women and Children

Harbor House - 437 N. Topeka, 263-6000

• Safe and Confidential Shelter
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Private rooms for mothers with children
  • Supportive, Christian atmosphere 
• Client Services
  • 24-Hour hotline
  • Connection to vital needs, including: job training, medical care and day care
  • Counseling, support groups and educational courses (i.e. parenting, budgeting classes)
  • Children's programs
  • Case Management - housing, job searches and training, support in court
  • Basic Necessities - Toiletries and Clothing
  • Transportation assistance
  • Advocates to assist with criminal justice system

StepStones - 504 E. 3rd Street, 265-1611

• Providing housing and support services for survivors of domestic violence.  Transitional housing for maximum stay of two years.  Support services include: case management and counseling.  Limited financial services available.

Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center - WASAC - 355 N. Waco, Suite 100, 263-0185

• Counseling
  • 24-Hour Crisis Counseling - 263-3002
  • Information Referral
  • Peer Support Groups
• Education and Prevention
  • Community Outreach
  • Personal Safety Awareness, Grades K-6
  • Sexual Assault Prevention, Grades 7-12
  • Protective Parenting Programs
  • Training for Other Professionals

YWCA - Women's Crisis Center and Safehouse - P.O. Box 1740, 267-SAFE

• Crisis Center Information
  • Safety - the shelter is a locked facility with no visitors allowed
  • Shelter and food provided for women and their minor children.
  • Trained counselors on duty 24-hours a day.
  • Counseling referrals for abusive spouses.
  • Clothing and personal care items provided.
  • Assistance in retaining legal counsel.
  • Bus service available to downtown areas, with fares provided by the Center.
  • Taxi dispatched at Center's expense to pick up victims within city limits.
  • Advocates on site to assist with criminal justice system
  • Education and housing assistance 
  • Support groups for women
  • The DIAL Program - 911 Phones for victims

For more information on Domestic Violence please visit the Wichita Police Department Domestic Violence page.

 

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