The Women's Safe House

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

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In Operation

Description

Provides safe shelter and transitional living services to women (who have had a domestic violence event) and their dependent children, to empower women to make informed choices about their futures. Founded in 1922, TWSH is the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis. It is also the largest in St. Louis. Utilizes restorative justice practices. Maximum length of stay is client dependent.

Services:

Shelter & meals
After-care program
Court advocacy
Housing advocacy and referrals
Living skills, financial literacy and parenting classes
On-site nurse
Professional therapy for women and children
Structured program for children
Support groups for women and children shelter residents
Limited transportation

In April 2024 TWSH completed one trans competency training with Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL). TWSH currently accepts both transgender and cisgender women.

Contact Information

Website

1 (314) 772-4535

24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline

abuie@twsh.org

P.O. Box 63010

St. Louis, MO 63163

Confidential P.O. Box

Regular Hours

24/7

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Detailed Resource Information

Populations Prioritized

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria

Must have had a domestic violence incident. Accepts male children up to age 17. Anyone who identifies with the gender population served (women) can access services.

Age

Children (0-12)

Youth (13-18)

Adults (19-64)

Gender

Cisgender Women

Transgender Women

Victim/Survivor of Relationship/Sexual Violence

Yes

Housing Status

Unhoused

Locations Served

Geographically Bound

Yes

Location(s) Served Notes

United States

Identity Affirming Vetting Policies

Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies

Has Confidentiality Policies around Sexual Orientation

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Sexual Orientation

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation

Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues

Curriculum or Content Includes LGBTQIA+ Perspectives

Hiring Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Staff

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele

Gender Identity-Affirming Policies

Has Confidentiality Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Dress Code Includes Diverse Gender Expressions

Asks For & Respects People's Pronouns

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns

Offers Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Single Stall Bathrooms, or Private Changing Areas

Staff is Trained in Trans Issues

Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications

Curriculum or Content Includes Trans Perspectives

Supports Gender-Affirming Self-Care Rituals (e.g. Binding, Tucking, Packing)

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele

Hiring Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Staff

Immigrant-Affirming Policies

Has Confidentiality Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status

Works With Undocumented Immigrants Without Involving Institutional Authorities

Dress Code Includes Diverse Cultural Expressions

Staff is Trained in Immigration Issues

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Citizenship & Immigration Status

Uses Immigrant-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications

Curriculum or Content Includes Immigrant Perspectives

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Citizenship & Immigration Status Diversity

Hiring Policies Promote Citizenship & Immigration Status Diversity Among Staff

Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity

Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities

Dress Code Includes Diverse Racial & Ethnic Norms

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity

Uses Black/BIPOC-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications

Staff is Trained in Race & Ethnicity Issues

Curriculum or Content Includes Black/BIPOC Perspectives

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele

Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff

Other Accessibility Factors

COVID Guidelines: Proof of Vaccination / Neg Test

Does not require proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test

COVID Guidelines: Masking Policy

No masking policy

COVID Guidelines: Notes

Social distancing only required if positive for COVID and within recommended date of contagiousness.

Ways to Access Resource

Transportation to Physical Location Not Required

Primarily Over-the-Phone

Cost

Free

Payment or Insurance Accepted

No insurance or other funding accepted

Language Interpretation Offered

American Sign Language (ASL)

Arabic

Cantonese

Hindi

Mandarin/Chinese

Spanish

Subtitles/Transcription

Vietnamese

Language Interpretation Offered Notes

Uses a 2nd party for language interpretation needs

Language Translation Offered

Arabic

Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian

Cantonese

Hindi

Mandarin/Chinese

Spanish

Vietnamese

Documentation Required

No documentation or IDs required

Confidentiality

Privileged (Attorneys, Mediators, Domestic Violence Shelters, etc.)

Relationship with Carceral Systems Notes

Actively Works with the Police, Courts, and other Criminal Legal Systems

Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices

Hands Required to Open Doors

Going Up / Down a Floor is Required

Elevator(s) not available

Wheelchair(s) not provided

Electronic Convenience Vehicle(s) not provided

Bathrooms Available

Bathrooms available for free

Bathrooms available for a fee

Bathrooms contain a grab/transfer bar/hook

Bathrooms contain a sharps dispenser

Caretaker Accommodations

Breastfeeding spaces available

Other Conditions for Accessing Resource

Requires minors to be accompanied by adult(s)

Requires bags to be checked/searched before entry

Availability

Currently has open slots

Also Listed By

211 Resource Database