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WOMAN, Inc. (Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent)

Human Services

WOMAN, Inc. (Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent)

Supportive/social services to victims of domestic violence.

Description:

Provides supportive services to everyone impacted by domestic violence. Maintains a daily inventory of bed space at Bay Area battered women's shelters. A drop-in center provides crisis assistance, options counseling and individual long-term therapy. Offers support groups for battered women and referrals to selected therapists and attorneys who work with abused women. The Latina Services program provides 24-hour, culturally appropriate services to monolingual Spanish speaking survivors. Provides training on domestic violence issues to other community organizations, hospitals and corporations. Volunteer program offers 40-hour certification trainings 3-4 times a year. Outreach program offers 10-hour training and also gives presentations in the community and tables at local events.

Location

Public Transit:

MUNI - 22 Fillmore, Mission Street lines. BART - 16th Street, Church Street stations.
26 Boardman Place, San Francisco, CA 94103 37.774674 -122.4033 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Restroom
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Vary according to income and service. No one will be denied service for inability to pay. Cash and checks accepted.

Audience:

Women victims of domestic violence

Eligibility:

Woman who is a victim of domestic violence

How to Apply:

Apply by phone for support groups. Walk in for therapy consultations: English: Wednesday, 3-4:30, Thursday, 5-6:30 pm; English and Spanish: Thursday, 12-1:30.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County