If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. In an emergency, call 911 - or your local emergency number or law enforcement agency.
The Allen Women’s Resource Center provides a temporary communal environment for victims and their children. We encourage all victims of domestic abuse to seek control of their lives through empowerment.
For help and information call: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800- 799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800- 787-3224. For help and assistance, call the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800- 799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800- 787-3224
OUR PROGRAM
DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND EMPOWERMENT
The Allen Women’s Resource Center provides a temporary communal environment for victims and their children. We encourage all victims of domestic abuse to seek control of their lives through empowerment.
We provide individual and group counseling sessions and information on educational and vocational training, legal and medical assistance, income maintenance, housing
assistance, and child care services. Allen Women’s Resource Center also offers full-time child care as mothers learn to restructure their lives.
In addition, our ‘24’ hour hotline (718) 739-6202 provides resources and referral information throughout the five boroughs of New York and New York State.
OUR FOCUS
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIM ABUSE
The Allen Women’s Resource Center is a temporary emergency shelter that serves as a support system for parents as they take the necessary steps towards self-determination.
Our staff provides crisis intervention counseling as well as resources that enable victims to realize self-sufficiency through action.