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Narika
For immediate requests, peer counseling, referrals, and safety planning, we ask that you call our Helpline at 800-215-7308. Narika’s mission is to promote women’s independence, economic empowerment, and well-being by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, and education.
Building Futures
24 Hour Crisis Line 1-866-A-WAY-OUT (292-9688)
Phone: (510) 357-0205; Fax: (510) 357-0688
1395 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577
Through a range of domestic violence services, Building Futures provides options and support for women seeking alternatives to dangerous relationships and living situations. Building Futures offers a 20-bed safe house emergency shelter with case management, children’s programming, and essential support services to secure safe and permanent housing solutions. Building Futures also offers domestic violence outreach, education programs, and support groups designed for women in their homeless shelters and the community at large.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Information and referrals to local services, as well as identifiers of an abusive relationship and instructions on how to make a safety plan.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Information and referrals to local services, as well as identifiers of an abusive relationship and instructions on how to make a safety plan.
SAVE - Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments
Counseling for youth is available Monday through Friday from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Our advocates can help with:
Nonjudgmental, compassionate support
Food and clothing
Referrals for help with legal, financial, housing, and other matters
Information about SAVE services, including classes and workshops at SAVE, as well as individual counseling
Ongoing Case Management services
Additional assistance with Temporary Restraining Orders is available:
Monday 12:00-4:00 pm
Friday 12:00-4:00 pm
If you would like to meet with someone outside of these hours, you can always schedule an appointment with our Community Case Manager (position not filled as of 11/2021)
About SAVE’s Emergency Shelter:
SAVE’s (full capacity is 30 beds, however only 18 beds are available due to the pandemic) shelter offers a safe place for women and children fleeing abuse. Residents can stay up to 90 days. If we can’t accommodate you at our shelter, a SAVE advocate will assist you with resources for alternate shelters. Call our 24-hour hotline at (510) 794-6055
Our program is designed to help residents heal and start anew. Services include case management, counseling, parenting, financial literacy, and job-readiness workshops. Program staff can also assist residents with connecting to community resources such as childcare, CalWORKs, SSI, low-income housing, and more.
Every effort is made to ensure that all SAVE services are appropriate and accessible and reflect our clients’ diverse cultures and backgrounds.
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