Housing Advocacy and Economic Empowerment
Housing Advocacy
We know that stability starts with a safe home. Our counselor advocates help survivors access and navigate housing options that allow them to find a home that works for them and their families.
Survivors will have access to
- A free and confidential computer lab to access housing application portals
- Help addressing housing appeals processes - including application, denial, and eviction proceedings
- Guidance related to housing and benefit applications (i.e. CHAMP, Section 8, etc.)
- Transportation assistance
Our Housing Advocacy counselor advocates are here to help!
Call our helpline at (413) 586-5066 today.
Economic Empowerment
Becoming financially independent can be one of the most important (and most difficult) things for survivors. We work with survivors to find tools and options for a better financial future.
Survivors will have access to
- Resume and cover letter help
- A free and confidential computer lab to access job applications
- Help filling out and submitting financial benefit applications (i.e. WIC, EBT, MassHealth, SNAP, etc.)
- Job training, financial education, and budget planning
Our Economic Empowerment counselor advocates are here to help!
Call our helpline at (413) 586-5066 today.
We're Here for Everyone
Safe Passage advocates work towards safety, healing, and justice for our entire community. We are here for everyone who has experienced domestic violence or relationship abuse.
LGBTQ+ survivors
We know that domestic violence happens to people of all genders and sexual orientations. We are committed to the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in all aspects of our services. Our support groups and individual counseling are open to people of all genders.
Children
Safe Passage is here for children who have witnessed domestic violence or experienced abuse, and their supportive adults.
Survivors with disabilities
Our office is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Our counselor/advocates can help with medical and disability-related concerns.
Latino survivors
Se Habla Español. Safe Passage ofrece sus servicios en Inglés y Español, en nuestra oficina de Northampton y en localidades en nuestra comunidad.
We offer services in English and Spanish, at our office in Northampton and in locations throughout the community.
Immigrants
Immigrants and refugees are welcome here. We will not ask for any documents. We will keep your story confidential. We can provide services in many languages. We're here to help.
Las personas inmigrantes y refugiados son bienvenidos a Safe Passage. No pedimos documentación. Sus historias son confidenciales. Proveemos servicios en varios idiomas. Estamos aqui para ayudarles.
Other ways we can help
Support Groups
Safe Passage offers a variety of support groups for survivors who want to share their experiences with others. Our support groups are facilitated by staff counselors.
Counseling
Legal issues are often key to a family's ability to be safe and build a new life. Our Legal Program provides legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic violence with cases in Probate and Family Court.
Children's Services
Children’s Program staff act as children’s allies, advocating for each child's needs with family members, teachers, and service providers. Safe Passage also offers a weekly Parenting Group for parents of children who have experienced domestic violence.