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Family Services Inc, Domestic Abuse Shelter of Blair County
Family Services Inc, Domestic Abuse Shelter of Blair County in Altoona, PA
Domestic Violence Help in Altoona, PA
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Hotline
814-944-3585 814-944-3585 (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
800-500-2849 800-500-2849 -
Business
814-944-3583 814-944-3583 -
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish -
Last Updated
Dec 21, 2023
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TTY/TTD
814-283-1077 -
Fax
814-944-8701 -
Email
info@familyservicesinc.net -
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
Emergency Services (11)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (12)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Legal resource planning
- Legal clinics
- Legal representation
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (9)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Counseling for batterers
- Sexual violence support groups
- Incest counseling
- Ritual abuse counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
Housing Services (7)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (6)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (7)
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- Educational programs
- Teen activity program
- School liaison
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services (1)
- Domestic violence workshops
Populations Served
Demographics (6)
- Women
- Men
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (4)
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Rural
- LGBTQ
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Counties Served
Blair
About Family Services Inc, Domestic Abuse Shelter of Blair County
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Website
www.familyservicesinc.net -
Established
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Beds
13 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
30 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
No pet accommodations
Description
The Victim Services Program supports and advocates for children, youth, and adults affected by crime and abuse. Our goal is to reduce the traumatic impact of victimization through comprehensive, trauma-informed services.
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State Coalition Member
Yes
