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Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Focused Program
Profile
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Hotline
781-338-7678 781-338-7678 -
Toll Free
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Business
781-338-7678 781-338-7678 -
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Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Sign language, Spanish -
Last Updated
Sep 15, 2023
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
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Email
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Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Emergency Services (5)
- Emergency shelter
- Crisis intervention services
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (5)
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (1)
- Peer support groups
Support Services (3)
- Job search/placement
- Resources and referrals
- Goal planning assistance
Children's Services (6)
- Educational programs
- Child abuse services
- Safety planning for children
- Teen activity program
- School liaison
- Summer camp
Community Educational Services (2)
- Speaker's bureau
- Domestic violence workshops
Housing Services (1)
- Relocation services
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Men
- Non-Binary
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (6)
- Deaf
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Portal To Hope serves the Massachusetts counties of Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk. However, we accept referrals from other communities and other states.
About Portal To Hope
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Website
www.portaltohope.org -
Established
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Beds
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Maximum Length of Stay (days)
3 -
Wheelchair Accessible
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Pet Shelter
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Description
Portal To Hope ("PTH") is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to people whos elives have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking crimes. A survivor-driven organization, PTH, also, facilitates violence prevention forums and trainings.
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State Coalition Member
No
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Special Programs
Benevolence Project; Erin's Project; Youth Leadership Program; Youth Public Safety Committee -
Awards
Achievement in Improving City Livability by the Unites States Conference of Mayors, Featured on "The Montel Williams Show" (national talk show) re: our law enforcement program, EVAPorate Violence, Recognitions of Achievement by: Senator Edward J. Markey (former Congressman); Middlesex Sheriff's Department; and other -
Certifications and Accreditations
Portal To Hope team members have various accreditations.
