Residential Services
The Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc offers free emergency shelter to those fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault. Each survivor will be assigned a case manager which will work diligently with the individual or family to achieve goals through empowerment, support, education, and safety planning.
If you are in need of emergency shelter, call our 24-hour sexual assault and crisis hotline at 888-919-SAFE (7233)
Emergency Shelter Services include:
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Safe and comfortable living quarters set up to accommodate the needs of single women or women with children
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Separate safe housing for men in need of emergency shelter
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Individual case management to provide assistance with safety planning, goal setting, and referrals to additional community resources
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Cafeteria dining providing three nutritious meals a day
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Outdoor leisure spaces and garden
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Children's indoor and outdoor play areas
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Housing advocacy and legal assistance
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Homelessness prevention
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Children's enrichment programs including after school activities, field trips, and arrangements for Galveston ISD schooling
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Career development services including skills assessment, career planning, and financial assistance for education