Dorcas House

Dorcas House

Family / Youth Shelter — long-term domestic-violence and addiction recovery residence

long-term domestic-violence and addiction recovery residence. Serves Women affected by domestic violence, addiction or homelessness and, in some cases, their children. Gender/access: Women and their children. Age: Adult women; current municipal guide says male children through age 17 when space is available. Household eligibility: Women may enter with children subject to program capacity and suitability. Intake: Call Dorcas House directly; no external referral requirement published. Eligibility: Women entering the domestic-violence recovery or drug-and-alcohol recovery program. Published capacity: 63-bed residential program reported in operator program material; current live page does not restate capacity. Waitlist/availability: Call for current availability. Meals: Residential support includes daily living needs; exact meal schedule not published. Case management: Housing, classes, counseling, parenting, coping skills and workforce preparation. Housing navigation: Long-term residential recovery intended to support independent living. Mental-health services: Counseling and coordination with area mental-health providers. Donations: Financial and extensive item-donation list published. Volunteering: Volunteer opportunities include child support, transportation, exercise, legal and educational help.