Since 1981, A Safe Place (formerly the Women’s Center of Warren and Forest Counties) has been dedicated to providing quality, confidential support services and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence throughout Warren and Forest Counties, 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Those services include:
24 HR HOTLINE
814-726-1030 (or Toll-Free 1-800-338-3460) answered by trained advocates who can discuss available options
ACCOMPANIMENT
INFORMATION
HELP
in obtaining Civil Protection Orders. (Protection From Abuse Order, Sexual Violence Protection Order, Protection From Intimidation Order)
REFERRAL
SUPPORT COUNSELING
FREE & CONFIDENTIAL to help victims and significant others through the trauma of victimization
SAFETY PLANNING
SHELTER
A Safe Place also provides ADVOCACY and AWARENESS through conducting trainings to professionals in the community and prevention education programs in the Warren and Forest area schools.
In 2015, A Safe Place has also expanded our services in Forest County which are now available Monday-Friday and now also operates the Crime Victims Program of Warren County at the Warren County Courthouse to provide services to victims of all crime as their cases proceed through the criminal and/or juvenile justice process.
For more information on how to schedule a program, information on any of our many services or to become involved, please call our office at (814)726-1271. Everyone deserves a safe life!!!
Prevention / Education Program
to help children and teens not only know where to go for help but how to avoid abuse.
*For more information on programs available for children Preschool through High School or for community programs, contact A Safe Place at 814-726-1271 and ask for the Community Education Specialist
Always Understanding and Support
A Safe Place has a shelter for victims and their children, where you can stay up for 30 days At No Charge. (The shelter is staffed by trained staff and volunteers who can assist you in sorting out your options while you remain in a Home-Like Safe Place.)
