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First Step in Harrisburg, VA

Domestic Violence Help in Harrisburg, VA

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Shelter
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Profile
Strength 47%
  • Hotline

    540-434-0295 540-434-0295 (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

    540-434-0295 540-434-0295
  • Text

    -
  • Languages Spoken

    English, Spanish

Services

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  • Danger/lethality assessment
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Emergency local transportation
  • Emergency shelter
  • Safe home network
  • Case management
  • Safety planning
  • Domestic violence education
  • Emergency cell phones
  • Assistance with orders of protection
  • Court/legal lay assistance
  • Court/legal assistance by attorney
  • Attorney referral for criminal cases
  • Attorney referral for family court
  • Court accompaniment/advocacy
  • Child custody services
  • Legal resource planning
  • Immigration services
  • Attorney referral for protection orders
  • Financial empowerment training
  • Shelter resident counseling
  • Non-resident counseling
  • Counseling for friends and family
  • Permanent individual housing
  • Permanent family housing
  • Alternative housing counseling
  • Relocation services
  • Goal planning assistance
  • Job skills training
  • Job search/placement
  • Resources and referrals
  • Onsite medical services
  • Child care during support groups
  • Child abuse services
  • Educational programs
  • Tutoring services
  • Safety planning for children
  • Domestic violence workshops
  • Speaker's bureau

Populations Served

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

    Harrisonburg, Rockingham

About First Step

  • Website

    www.firststepva.com
  • Established

    -
  • Beds

    16
  • Maximum Length of Stay (days)

    30
  • Wheelchair Accessible

    -
  • Pet Shelter

    Offsite

Description

A Response to Domestic Violence empowers individuals through support, advocacy, and education. First Step is dedicated to providing a 24/hour crisis hotline, planning for safety, shelter, support group, court accompaniment, financial empowerment, children's support and safety, and referrals.

  • State Coalition Member

    Yes