Domestic Violence (DV) Services are provided at A Woman’s Place.   This program offers emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence, a transitional housing program, children’s services and non-residential services.

• Women approved for residential services participate in goal-centered sessions, including domestic violence education and processing the principal event of violence which brought them to the Shelter. Contact:   Shelter@cwt-cu.org or call 217-239-5350
   
• Non-residential services are offered for individuals who need long-term counseling.  These services may include in in-depth assessment and treatment plan in addition to domestic violence education.
  Contact:  Counseling@cwt-cu.org or call 217-239-5346
   
• Court Advocates at A Woman’s Place assist individuals with obtaining Orders of Protection in Champaign, Ford and Piatt counties.
  Contact:  CourtAdvocate@cwt-cu.org or call 217-239-5343
   
• Our Children’s Advocate and specially trained volunteers provide children’s services during times when their mothers are participating in shelter programs.
  Contact:  ChildAdvocate@cwt-cu.org or call 217-239-5341

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at A Woman’s Place include:

Non-Direct Service:

• Light clerical work
• Organizing storage areas
• Painting
• Cleaning Projects
• Outdoor Cleanup (raking leaves, weeding gardens, etc.)
   

Direct Service:  40-hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training Required

• Children’s Activities
• Group Facilitator
• Domestic Violence Hotline Coverage
• Transportation
• Case Management Support
   

For information on volunteering contact Volunteer@cwt-cu.org