Nonprofit

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. (Women Organized to Make Abuse Non-Existent)

San Francisco, CA
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www.womaninc.org

  • Mission

    W.O.M.A.N., Inc. has serviced the SF Bay Area since 1978. Over the years, the programs at our organization have evolved as needed to remain aligned with the needs of those we serve. We offer 24-hour multilingual support line and culturally sensitive support programs to domestic violence survivors, their friends and family. Mission Statement W.O.M.A.N., Inc. supports survivors of domestic violence & their loved ones along their healing journeys, bridging value-rich networks designed to address intersections of violence. Ultimate Impact We believe in COLLECTIVE LIBERATION; everyone deserves to feel safe in their bodies, in their homes & in their community.
    W.O.M.A.N., Inc. has serviced the SF Bay Area since 1978. Over the years, the programs at our organization have evolved as needed to remain aligned with the needs of those we serve. We offer 24-hour multilingual support line and culturally sensitive support programs to domestic violence survivors, their friends and family. Mission Statement W.O.M.A.N., Inc. supports survivors of domestic violence & their loved ones along their healing journeys, bridging value-rich networks designed to address intersections of violence. Ultimate Impact We believe in COLLECTIVE LIBERATION; everyone deserves to feel safe in their bodies, in their homes & in their community.

    About Us

    We offer culturally sensitive support to domestic violence survivors, their friends and family. Here are our programs:

    24 hour Multilingual Support Line

    Survivors in crisis can connect with trained advocates who provide multilingual confidential crisis intervention, peer counseling, safety planning, and referrals 24/7. Upon completion of trianing, all volunteers begin with one shift on our line. This is our biggest program and biggest need.

    Latinx Program Services

    Monolingual Spanish speaking survivors are offered individual peer counseling, support group, advocacy, case management, translation services, and court accompaniment.

    Support Groups

    We offer a safe environment for survivors to share their fears, angers, concerns, and goals with others in similar situations.

    Therapy

    We offer ongoing individual therapy for survivors who are healing from the effects of domestic violence, and family therapy for survivors and their children. MFT Associates are supervised by a licensed psychotherapist. Low cost weekly sessions are based on a sliding scale.

    Training

    We offer state-mandated 40-hour domestic violence trainings to incoming volunteers

    We offer culturally sensitive support to domestic violence survivors, their friends and family. Here are our programs:

    24 hour Multilingual Support Line

    Survivors in crisis can connect with trained advocates who provide multilingual confidential crisis intervention, peer counseling, safety planning, and referrals 24/7. Upon completion of trianing, all volunteers begin with one shift on our line. This is our biggest program and biggest need.

    Latinx Program Services

    Monolingual Spanish speaking survivors are offered individual peer counseling, support group, advocacy, case management, translation services, and court accompaniment.

    Support Groups

    We offer a safe environment for survivors to share their fears, angers, concerns, and goals with others in similar situations.

    Therapy

    We offer ongoing individual therapy for survivors who are healing from the effects of domestic violence, and family therapy for survivors and their children. MFT…

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Immigrants or Refugees
    • LGBTQ
    • Mental Health

    Location & Contact

    • 415-969-6802
    • 26 Boardman Place, San Francisco, California, US
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