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We at The Salvation Army Catherine Booth House strive to create a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic abuse; a place where they can begin to heal mind, body and spirit.

Description:
We are a Seattle-based confidential domestic violence shelter for women and their children. Typically, clients stay 28 days. Where possible, we refer clients to Transitional Housing programs, depending upon availability and the client's situation. Sometimes we refer clients to other shelters. Some clients choose to leave before their time is up.

The foundation of our direct services with clients is Advocacy Based Counseling, which is the empowerment of the client through reinforcing her self-determination and autonomy. We provide domestic violence education and parenting support, and work closely with each client on safety planning, goal setting, problem solving and helping her access resources in the community.

Our Community Advocacy Program works with clients who are exiting the Shelter, as well on a wide range of issues with women in the community. The Legal Advocate works with women from the Shelter and the wider community on issues such as protection orders and filing for divorce. The Shelter also operates a 24 hour crisis line on site.

History:
The Salvation Army opened CBH in 1976 in North Seattle. After that building burned down, we moved to our present location, which is an old three story house. We can accomodate up to 18 women and children in five bedrooms and we work hard to create a welcoming environment for our staff, volunteers and clients.

Contact person: Cesira Omissi, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 442-8399

Address:

Confidential Seattle, WA 98888 This location is NOT handicap accessible (See a map)

Directions:

The Shelter location is confidential until the application and screening process is successfully completed.