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Causes: Children & Youth, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter, Mental Health, Protection Against Abuse, Sexual Assault Services, Youth Violence Prevention
Mission: The mission of Clackamas Women’s Services is to break the isolation of domestic and sexual violence, reconnecting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, child and elder abuse, stalking, and trafficking with the safety and well-being they deserve.
Results: There is no doubt that 2022 was a momentous year! Thanks to your generous support, CWS: -Served 1,403 survivors through our community-based services -Offered emotional support through 2,343 calls on our 24-hour Crisis and Support Line -Sheltered 129 adults and 134 youth through our housing supports -Provided 887 counseling sessions to adults and youth via in-person and Telehealth -Educated 5,331 children about healthy relationships through classroom presentations in 20 Clackamas County schools -Created connections for 188 adults and children during eight community-building events
Target demographics: Individuals and families experiencing and healing from domestic and sexual violence, child and elder abuse, stalking, dating violence, and trafficking.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,403 survivors accessed our community-based services.
Geographic areas served: Clackamas County, Oregon
Programs: We offer programs and resources that promote safety and self-determination. Our programs include safe and stable housing options (emergency shelter and other housing supports), community-based advocacy, 24-hour confidential crisis and support line, violence prevention education in Clackamas County public schools, mental health supports, civil legal services, culturally-specific services for Latinx communities, and youth services.