Emergency Shelter
We provide a safe place for those experiencing domestic violence to sleep, rest, and recover from their experiences. We are here too walk with survivors step-by-step through recovery and ease their burdens however possible. We provide 24/7 in-person advocacy, therapy, support groups, court advocacy (if necessary), and anything a person or family may need to live comfortably including food, clothing, medication, toiletries, transportation, and other essentials. We do not require documentation of any sort to qualify for our services.
24/7 Crisis Hotline
Our crisis hotline is available anytime for those currently experiencing abuse and are seeking shelter, or if they require legal support, counseling, and other services. The hotline is always manned by highly trained advocates
Advocacy & Support
1-on-1 Advocacy
Each client is provided personalized support from an advocate. Advocates work closely with clients to develop safety plans, connect them with vital resources, offer emotional support, and empower them to make informed decisions about their future. This individualized approach ensures that each survivor receives the guidance and care they need to rebuild their lives.
Court Advocacy
Having to face an abuser in court can be an extremely stressful matter that is only compounded by the hardship of navigating the legal system alone. We have Court Advocates available to help navigate orders of protection, divorce battles, and custody cases related to domestic violence. These services are available on a case-by-case basis to clients in shelter and our outreach clients.
Child Advocacy
Almost half of our clients at the NWAWS are children. So, we have staff members dedicated solely to serving the needs of children in shelter to ensure they are well-cared for. Our services for children include therapeutic play and therapeutic art, school registration, and support groups.Our Family Advocate also leads parenting classes to teach clients with children how to recognize trauma and help their children cope with it.
Therapy Program
Every client at the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter can receive free individual therapeutic services so that the client can begin to understand, resolve, and heal from the trauma they have experienced, specifically domestic violence-related trauma. NWAWS also offers support groups as a free resource to heal from trauma.
Marshallese/Latinx/Bilingual Advocacy
We have bilingual advocates who can serve our Spanish-speaking clients, we have a Marshallese advocate who provides services and outreach to the Marshallese community in NWA.
Outreach Services
Our outreach services are for those clients who do not want or need to stay in our shelter during their recovery from domestic violence. All clients (in-shelter or non-residential) are assigned an advocate who works wiith them one-on-one for support, goal planning, safety planning, helpful resources in the community, and referrals for their needs. Outreach clients can access our programs, services, and other resources like court advocacy, individual and group therapy, etc.
Housing
When home has felt so unsafe for so long, when you eat in the bedroom with your children instead of the kitchen so you don’t wake your abuser, when you haven’t been able to close your eyes at night without wondering if you are going to be attacked in your sleep—home takes on a whole new meaning. We want our clients to leave our shelter independent and full of hope for their future, and we believe helping secure affordable housing is one way we can do this.
At the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, our advocates work with clients to help them and their families secure housing so they have a place to call home upon leaving our facility. Through our housing support program, we can help survivors secure housing in Benton County, Washington County, Madison County, and Carroll County. We help with rent, utilities, and housing applications on a case by case basis
