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The Rainbow-Ark Shelter in Gary, IN

Domestic Violence Help in Gary, IN

Emergency
Shelter
Primary Purpose Focused
Program
 
 
 
 
Profile
Strength 71%
  • Hotline

    219-886-1600 219-886-1600 (24⁄7)

    Hotline hours of operation

    Sunday 24 hours
    Monday 24 hours
    Tuesday 24 hours
    Wednesday 24 hours
    Thursday 24 hours
    Friday 24 hours
    Saturday 24 hours
  • Toll Free

    -
  • Business

    219-883-4155 219-883-4155
  • Text

    -
  • Languages Spoken

    English
  • Last Updated

    Jan 22, 2024
  • TTY/TTD

    -
  • Fax

    219-881-5287
  • Email

    -
  • Hours of operation

    Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Saturday CLOSED
    Sunday CLOSED

Services

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  • Danger/lethality assessment
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Emergency shelter
  • Case management
  • Food and clothing
  • Safety planning
  • Domestic violence education
  • Confidential shelter location
  • Assistance with orders of protection
  • Court/legal lay assistance
  • Court/legal assistance by attorney
  • Court accompaniment/advocacy
  • Legal resource planning
  • Immigration services
  • Financial empowerment training
  • Attorney referral for protection orders
  • Transportation
  • Relocation services
  • Goal planning assistance
  • Job search/placement
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Resources and referrals
  • Medical accompaniment
  • Job skills training
  • Parenting skills training
  • Safety planning for children
  • Child care during support groups
  • Educational programs
  • Teen activity program
  • Domestic violence workshops
  • Speaker's bureau
  • Shelter resident counseling
  • Peer support groups

Populations Served

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  • Women
  • Men
  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Deaf
  • Developmentally disabled
  • Disabled
  • Immigrant
  • Military
  • Rural
  • Trafficked persons
  • Prostituted persons
  • LGBTQ
  • Trans women/men
  • Counties Served

    Lake County

About The Rainbow-Ark Shelter

  • Website

    garyin.us
  • Established

    -
  • Beds

    20
  • Maximum Length of Stay (days)

    45
  • Wheelchair Accessible

    Yes
  • Pet Shelter

    No pet accommodations

Description

The Rainbow-Ark Shelter is a 21-45-day program for women and their children affected by homelessness, domestic violence or sexual assault. We also provide emergency respite for men who are affected by domestic violence. We provide crisis intervention, housing, daily living needs, and support groups.

  • State Coalition Member

    No
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