Jessica stood shaking as she watched her husband rush towards her with rage in his eyes. Stepping on their young daughter on his way to lash out at Jessica, he had lost all control. It was unbearable for Jessica to see the man she had loved for years taken by drugs. She had witnessed the quick decline of her husband in a few short months, and fear was evident even in the eyes of her children.
The police were called that night. After a visit to a nearby hospital, Jessica and her family were referred to our Passageways Intake Center. At Passageways Jessica found that she and her daughters could be safe and that life could be peaceful once again. Jessica was made aware of the cycle of violence, and received a safety plan to share with her daughters. Jessica was then transported to a safe pick-up point where she met with the warm and encouraging staff from the shelter to which she was referred.
Homelessness begins in many ways. It may begin due to the loss of a job, drugs, or domestic violence. It is our mission to stand in the gap, and to be the bridge of safety towards better times. Whatever the cause, by providing support we can help families and individuals regain stability, safety and happiness once again.
Learn the myths and facts of homelessness on our Understanding Homelessness page.
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