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Local Women's Shelters

BRISTOL

Haven Home for Single Women & Women with Children

423-968-7216

Haven of Rest
624 Anderson Street
Bristol, TN 37620
423-968-2011

Salvation Army
423-764-6156

Abuse Alternatives, Inc.
423-764-2287 or 1-800-987-6499 (24 HOUR HOTLINES)

Over 23 years experience providing comprehensive, confidential services to survivors of relationship abuse and violence. The 24 Hour Hotline provides support and access to services with a staff who specializes in dealing with relationship violence and domestic abuse issues. All crisis staff complete a comprehensive training program to provide crisis intervention and counseling services.  The emergency shelter provides temporary housing and emotional support to survivors and their children who need safety from violence in the home. Available to victims or survivors of family/partner/domestic abuse or violence.  Trained and supervised advocates provide information, accompaniment and advocacy at court proceedings for victims. AA also offers  a Batterer's Intervention Program: educational groups which offer help to adults who want to end violence toward their partners. Group participants focus on learning alternatives to violence and accepting responsibility for violent behavior.

ELIZABETHTON

The Shepherd's Inn
Safe House / Emergency Shelter for Women and their Children from Domestic Violence Settings or Otherwise Temporarily Homeless
P.O. Box 2214
Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643
(423) 542-4445  Director's Office
(423) 542-0180   Main Office
pgabinet@embarqmail.com
theshepherdsinn@centurylink.com
 
The Shepherd's Inn has been operating since 1997.  Located in Carter County, it has been the only D.V. SAFE HOUSE  that maintains a dual program for women and their children who are temporarily homeless.   The Shepherd's Inn also provides 24/7 admissions and provides the following services: 24/7 operation / admission, staff on site admits women with teens, and highly pro-active service plans developed by the clientele.
Resource Availability to:On call physician, Court Advocacy, Housing, Job Acquisition, Grief Counseling, Resume Guidance, Food Subsidy, Mental Health support, Same Sex Abuse counseling, and Parenting Skill development

ERWIN

CHIPS
"Change is Possible"
423-743-0022 (After hours call 911)
P.O. Box 78, Erwin, TN 37650
chips@mounet.com

FREE Safe, confidential shelter; 24-hour crisis counseling, information and referral; Case planning and referral to appropriate support services; Individual and group counseling, and criminal justice/legal advocacy for help through the legal process.

JOHNSON CITY

Interfaith Hospitality Network
210 W. Fairview St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-929-9967

Safe Passage, Inc.
"Shelter for Women, Children & Men"
423-926-7233 (24 HOUR HOTLINE)
423-232-8920 (office, M-F 9-5) 
P.O. Box 162, Johnson City, TN 37605

Provides a safe, secure and confidential haven for victims;  lodging for up to 2 weeks; transportation, food, and clothing when needed; assistance as a liaison between client and JCPD, DHS, Housing Authority, School Systems, Health Department, physician, and utility companies to establish new living arrangements; advocates to gain orders of protection and other legal documents; on-site individual and group counseling; support groups in the community for after care; referrals to off premises counseling for individuals and families who do not need protection of a shelter.

KINGSPORT

Hope Haven for Women & Children
hopehavenkpt@embarqmail.com
423-246-7843

Hope House for Young Pregnant Women
614 Cedar Court
Kingsport, TN 37663
angie@hopehouse.us
423-239-7994
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Inter-Faith Hospitality Network
423-246-6500

Link House - for girls ages 11 to 18
433 New Beason Well Road
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-288-9448

Safe House Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 3426
Kingsport, TN 37664
423-246-2273

Salvation Army
423-246-6671

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