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Welcome to Sojourner House...
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a nonprofit domestic violence agency serving northern Rhode Island since 1976.
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Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive support, advocacy, and safety for victims of domestic abuse.
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All our services are free, and include:
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• 24-hour crisis helplines offering callers confidential advocacy, information,
referrals, and emotional support. Call 401-658-4334 or 401-765-3232.
• A confidential emergency shelter in northern Rhode Island for women and
their children up to age 18 escaping domestic violence.
• Court advocates for persons seeking temporary restraining orders at Family
and District Court in the Garrahy Judicial Complex, serving Providence and
Bristol Counties.
• Transitional housing, bridging the gap between shelter and independent living.
• An Advocacy & Resource Center in the Smith Hill neighborhood of
Providence, providing walk-in counseling, information and referrals, support
groups,community education and outreach, and advocacy.
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How to Contact Us
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24-Hour Helplines
401.658.4334
401.765.3232
401.647.1514
Restraining Order Office
401.458.3372
Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex
1 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
Rural Advocacy Office
401.766.9821
Advocacy & Resource Center Phone
401.861.6191
Advocacy & Resource Center Fax
401.861.6157
Advocacy & Resource Center
Sojourner House
386 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Email: info@sojournerRI.org
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Lastest Sojourner News
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June 22, 2009
Catholic Charities Reports Rise in Domestic Violence Caused by Recession
In a report last month, Catholic Charities reported that domestic violence shelters across the nation are experiencing a significant increase in the number of clients seeking help.
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