Services
ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL
SafePlace Supervised
Visitation and Safe Exchange
Offering supervised parenting time and monitored custody exchanges
for non-custodial parents and their children for those who are court
ordered because of concerns related to domestic violence, domestic
violence related child abuse or sexual assault.
24 Hour Hotline and
Shelter Services
Call 755-0411 or 888-399-8385 for information, for someone to
listen, or a safe place to stay. (TTY machine in service for the
deaf and Spanish translation available)
Counseling, Advocacy
and Support Groups
Talk through issues related to domestic violence, and/or sexual
assault with a professional client advocate. Meet with others whose
lives have been impacted by abuse. Work on a plan to keep safe or
make self directed changes for a happier life.
Children’s Programming
Quality childcare for residential and walk in clients. Individual
counseling and support groups for children who have
witnesses/experienced violence. Weekly parents group to work through
the effects of traumatic events with an eye on the future.
On Site Medical
Support
Check ups, injury care, prescriptions, and dental care for those
without insurance or those who choose not to use insurance for fear
of being located. This service is made possible through the Healthy
Futures Community Collaboration.
Transitional Housing
and Housing Assistance
A place to stay while attending to personal issues or help finding a
place of your own; these services recognize that moving out and
moving on often requires supportive and financial help.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Underground Railroad, Inc. offers community members, undergraduate
and graduate school interns many different service options ranging
from volunteering at fundraisers, events, courthouse advocacy for
victims and assisting in shelter.
Court Support Programs
Assistance for victims who are testifying in court or obtaining a
personal protection order. This program supports the efforts of
individuals who are working within the legal system to hold abusers
accountable. Personal Protection Orders: Call 790-5412 and for Court
Support: Call 790-5567
Civil Legal Assistance
Underground Railroads legal staff provides services to victims in
matters such as divorce or child custody. The inability to pay for
legal services should not be a factor in deciding to take action and
be safe.
Community Outreach
Promoting greater understanding of the dynamics of abuse. Request a
speaker on the topic of domestic, sexual or dating violence, or the
impact of violence on children.
Contact Mary Sue Barry, Community Development Manager, (989) 755-0413, ext 231 or email: mbarry@undergroundrailroadinc.org
