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- EIN 52-1349827
- (757) 485-1445
- Po Box 2187 Portsmouth VA 23702-0187 USA
- www.hershelter.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, Housing & Shelter, Mental Health, Spouse Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention
Mission: To provide shelter and to engage in dedicated efforts to eliminate domestic violence. The organization provides advocacy, support, and education to those who have been affected by domestic violence in the cities of chesapeake and portsmouth, virginia. The shelter also provides emergency shelter to women and children every night and provides programs to help them become self sufficient.
Programs: Crisis services- provide a 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis counseling, intensive case management, shelter, food and support to over 400 women and children every year. H. E. R. Focuses on the long term stabilization of each client and family through a focus on rapid rehousing and permanent solutions.
childrens program - offers individual, age appropriate, trauma assessment and care plans. Each child is provided screening for developmental, educational, emotional and physical health to ensure long term care and success is achieved. H. E. R. Provides tutoring, support groups, field trips and creative opportunities to triumph over trauma.
contribution to help & emergency response foundation for capital campaign