Kosciusko County Shelter For Abuse Inc

Programs: Beman home emergency shelter - in the safe haven of the shelter, each victim receives a warm bed, nutritous meals, clothing, and other personal care items. Our traind advocates are available 24/7 to help with goal setting, transportation, and encouragement. Every individual is offered the opportunity to receive one-on-one counseling with a qualified counselor. During their stay they receive individualized case management based on their personal circumstances. The overall goal of the shelter program is to help each victim take the first steps in her journey to becoming a domestic violence survivor. Our other programs continue to help each family after they have exited the shelter.

koscuisko rapid rehousing program - an important piece to our services to assist victims on their journey to survivor is the opportunity to provide financial aid and assistance to a qualified domestic violence victim who wishes to establish a stable home, free from abuse, for her family. For over 15 years, us department of housing and urban development funding has allowed our program to assist victimized families secure housing, furniture, and other basic necessities needed to set up a home. The new rapid rehousing funding allows beaman to provide 6 months of rental assistance, followed by an additional 6 months of case management, to help victims successfully establish a new, violence-free life and become self sufficient.

dove outreach program - provides advocacy to victims who are still with their abusers, as well as to survivors who are re-building their lives, violence-free. Outreach advocates provide individualized case management services and encouraging support. Victims receive assistance with filing protective orders, creating safety plans, setting goals, and community referrals. Survivors are offered assistance with obtaining housing, employment, an education, and transitioning into their new life.