Safehaven

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PO Box 12914
Newport News, VA 23612-2914

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 930-3611 Main
(757) 930-9409 After-hours
(757) 930-2356 Fax

Operating Agency: Virginia Peninsula Shelter for Abused Children, Inc
Agency Type: Private Non-Profit
Person in charge: Gina Workman Executive Director
Hours of operation: Office: M,T,W,Th,F 9AM - 5PM; Services: Shelter Su,M,T,W,Th,F,Sa, 24 Hours
Fees: Fees charged for certain services. (see details).
Eligibility requirements: Must be over 4 and under 17 years of age; abused or neglected; also must meet criteria for admission.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral,specific document(see details).
Area Served: Gloucester Co, Hampton, James City Co, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, York Co, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth

About the program:
Provides a temporary emergency shelter designed to care for the youngest victims of domestic violence-abused, neglected, and abandoned children. SERVICES PROVIDED: Offers a 24 hour supervision and provisions for meeting the child's basic needs, individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, independent living skills, art therapy and an excellent recreational program. Length of stay is up to but not exceeding 60 days. FEES: $ 88.00 per day for emergency shelter. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Unable to accept those who are severely emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped, sudcidal, psychotic, chemically dependent or violent. INTAKE INFORMATION: Social Worker required to sign a written placement within 24 hours or on the next business day. LICENSURE: Virginia Department of Education, Mental Health, Social Services and Youth and Family Services.