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Hotline
410-466-8686 410-466-8686 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
410-466-8686 410-466-8686 -
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Languages Spoken
English , moreArabic, Urdu, Farsi, French, Dari, -
Last Updated
Mar 16, 2024
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
410-466-5949 -
Email
directorofmnisaa@gmail.com -
Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Services
Emergency Services (9)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Domestic violence education
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (5)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for family court
- Immigration services
Counseling Services (3)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Incest counseling
Housing Services (3)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
Support Services (6)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job search/placement
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Spiritual services
- Parenting skills training
Children's Services (1)
- Art/music therapy
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (5)
- Women
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (4)
- Deaf
- Immigrant
- Military
- Trafficked persons
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Counties Served
Accept Muslim women nationwide, Canada, Refugee, Human Trafficking Victims seeking asylum
About Muslimat Al Nisaa Shelter
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Website
www.mnisaashelter.org -
Established
1973-01-01 -
Beds
50 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
1825 -
Wheelchair Accessible
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Pet Shelter
Onsite
Description
Accepts individuals traveling nationwide, seeking 'shelter' & a culturally competent home environment respectful of their diversity Providing the basic human needs permitting full concentration on achieving self-sufficiency. Being non-government funded allows acceptance from anywhere in America.
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State Coalition Member
Yes
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Donate
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Connect
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Special Programs
Birth Summit IV. -
Awards
Culture Of Respect Award - National Safe Place Network (2018), Karen Rotondo Award for ‘Outstanding Service' - National Homeless Council, Named A Maryland Top 100 Women (2018), 2019 – Congressional Achievement Award, 2019 – Governor’s Citation Award, 2019 – Mayor’s Recognition Award, 2019 – Nurse Hero Award, Black History Month Community Leaders Award - Governor’s Office (2018), Baltimore Orioles Birdland Community Hero (2018), 'National Medal of Honor', United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor Society, (2015), Nurse.com's Nursing Excellence GEM Award for Volunteerism and Service (2015), Certificate of Appreciation U.S. Dept. of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. (2014), Baltimore Ravens Community Quarterbacks Award, (2014), Dunkin’ Donuts Greater Baltimore Region Community Hero, (2014), Excellence In Service Award, Quiba Institute (2013), Certificate of Recognition, Community Service, Temple University (2011), Certificate of Recognition, in caring for the Homeless, Mayor Sheila Dixon (2011), Certificate of Appreciation, Sisterhood (2008), “Community Service Award” for Social Activism (2006 & 2013), Humanitarian Award, MAS (2007), Honored with a ceremony by the International Center for Traditional Childbirth for: midwifery work in the Washington DC -
Certifications and Accreditations
Global Network of Women’s Shelters (2016 – present), Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (2013 - Current), Governor‘s Interfaith Domestic Violence Coalition (2012 - Current), National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2012 - Current), Assistant Chair, Baltimore City NAACP Health Committee (2009)
