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Hotline
800-658-2683 800-658-2683 (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
800-658-2683 800-658-2683 -
Business
940-723-7799 940-723-7799 -
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish , moreWe can provide a translator. -
Last Updated
Dec 31, 2023
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
940-723-1132 -
Email
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Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Emergency Services (12)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (10)
- 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
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (6)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Sexual violence support groups
- Incest counseling
- Ritual abuse counseling
Housing Services (4)
- Relocation services
- Transportation
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
Support Services (6)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (3)
- Safety planning for children
- Child care during support groups
- School liaison
Community Educational Services (1)
- Domestic violence workshops
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Men
- Non-Binary
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (8)
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Childress, Cottle, Ford, Hardeman, Wilbarger, Baylor, Wichita, Archer, Young, Clay, Jack, Montague
About First Step of Wichita Falls, Inc.
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Website
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Established
1977-01-01 -
Beds
32 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
30 -
Wheelchair Accessible
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Pet Shelter
No pet accommodations
Description
We are a nonprofit organization that provides free, confidential and comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. See our website for more information: www.firststep.org or call our hotline for immediate assistance: 1-800-658-2683
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State Coalition Member
Yes
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Special Programs
Non-Residential Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Educational Programs
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