EMERGENCY SHELTER
ATASK’s emergency shelter program provides crisis intervention, support services for survivors of domestic violence, and a safe environment by ensuring 24/7 hour coverage by trained staff.
The Shelter…
- Serves 12 families or up to 23 individuals fleeing from domestic violence.
- Provides assistance with food, transportation, and other essentials
- Encourages residents to participate in various community building programs and volunteer run interactive playgroups for the kids
- Enrolls a nurse and other staff from boston health care for the homeless program come to assist shelter residents on-site.
The Staff…
- Collaborates with ATASK’s community-based advocates to provide coordinated responses and support for program participants.
- Assist clients to safety plan, seek transitional and/or permanent housing, employment, child services, care providers, and access to other resources that will help empower to be more independent.
To learn more about our emergency shelter program, contact:
Victoria Bruce
Shelter Manager
victoria@atask.org
617-338-2356