Stopping Women Abuse Now (SWAN) - Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence & Homelessness

Shelter details

  • Added May 29, 2020 | Last Update Jan 26, 2024
  • 1114 South West St.,
       Olney, IL 62450
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  • (618) 392-3556

Mission Statement

"The purpose of SWAN is to provide a residential and walk-in program of services. This will include domestic violence victims, their children, the abuser, elderly who are abused in their home and in institutional settings, as well as those who are homeless. This provision of services includes a 24 hour telephone crisis line, counseling, legal advocacy, information/referrals, room and board, financial assistance with rent and utilities, food bank, public education, transportation, outreach, social service advocacy, crisis intervention and emergency medical care. The purpose provides for the clients the ability to make choices, learn alternatives, find options for a violence-free lifestyle, protect and intervene, solve problems and make positive changes in their lives. "
- Source: Stopping Women Abuse Now (SWAN) - Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence & Homelessness website

Description

Services:


Shelter for Domestic Violence Victim
Provides on-site emergency shelter
Counseling
Support services
24-hour hotline:(888) 715-6260

Question & Answers (5)

  1. Is this shelter free?
    • Yes its free

  2. Do they accept donations at this shelter?
    • You have to call them first but they will take donations

  3. Do they allow Pets at this shelter?
  4. How old do you have to be to stay here?
  5. How long can you stay at this shelter?

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