Sister House Shelter
Sister House shelter provides safe, short-term housing and support to
women and their children who are in imminent danger of domestic abuse.
Sister House is located in The Women's Center's main building at 505
North East Avenue. New residents arrive at Sister House shelter after
a phone screening process has taken place. For more information, contact
The Center's 24-hour crisis line at 262-542-3828 or toll free at 1-888-542-3828.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
and Abuse Counseling
Women and children survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault or abuse
can participate in short-term individual or group counseling. Free,
onsite childcare is available during counseling sessions. To make an
appointment to see a counselor and for childcare, contact The Women's
Center at 262-547-4600.
Transitional Living
Safe, affordable housing and support services are provided to women
and their children while they make the transition from an abusive environment
to independent living. The Women's Center operates four homes for large
families and five apartments for single women and women with one or
two children. To speak with a counselor, contact The Women's Center
at 262-547-4600.
Legal Advocacy
Legal advocates help victims of abuse or harassment file temporary restraining
orders and injunctions and also offer support to victims at court hearings.
Legal advocates are located at both The Women's Center and the Waukesha
County Courthouse. To speak to a legal advocate, call The Women's Center
at 262-547-4600 or the courthouse at 262-896-8243 or visit the Waukesha
County Courthouse office at 515 West Moreland Boulevard.
Community Education
The Women's Center's community educator speaks to small and large groups
in the community about domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse.
The focus and type of presentation given are determined by both the
participating group and the community educator. To arrange for a presentation,
contact The Women's Center at 262-547-4600.
24-Hour Crisis Line
Staff at The Women's Center answer questions and offer support 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. To speak with someone, call 262-542-3828 or
toll free at 1-888-542-3828.
Employment Counseling
Workshops and counseling are available to help men and women obtain
or retain employment. Clients identify their skills and employment objectives
with the help of an employment counselor. Services are offered in English
and Spanish. To schedule a counseling appointment, call 262-547-4600.
For additional information on employment programs,
click here.
Family Support Project
The Family Support Project offers a variety of services designed to
teach families positive ways to deal with stress, manage behavior, and
communicate effectively. Support groups for Parents of Young Children
and Grandparents Parenting Again meet weekly. Short-term family counseling
is also available. Parenting classes address an array of issues and
ages and can last from 2 to 8 weeks. Please call ahead for a class schedule.
For more information, contact The Women's Center at 262-547-4600 or
click here to visit the parenting section of
this website.
Emergency Respite and Onsite Childcare
Respite childcare provides parents and caregivers a break during stressful
times or emergencies by using licensed daycare centers and foster-care
homes. Onsite childcare is available during support groups, classes,
and counseling appointments. To make an appointment for respite or onsite
childcare, call 262-547-4600. (Waukesha County residents only)