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WCCSA'S EMERGENCY SHELTER

Our 24/7 hotline 1 (888) 836-0325 is available for you to call us

DESCRIPTION OF OUR SHELTER

The WCCSA's shelter contains 17 beds in a shared environment. The populations our shelter serves include: females, males, teens, elders, and families impacted by sexual assault or domestic violence. The maximum length of stay is 45 days.

OUR EMERGENCY & HOUSING SERVICES:

  • Crisis intervention services

  • Case management

  • Food and clothing

  • Emergency & confidential shelter

  • Safety planning

  • Domestic violence education

  • Transportation

  • Relocation services

More Information: FAQ

DONATIONS

These items allow us to provide good quality care to our clients. We also accept money donations. We thank you for your generosity!

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  • Bleach

  • Paper towels

  • Toilet tissue

  • Coffee

  • Creamer

  • Sugar

  • Batteries: 9v, AA, AAA, C & D

  • Pine Sol/Fabuloso

  • Diapers: All sizes **Esp: NB, 1, 4, & 5

  • Lysol or disinfectant spray

  • Furniture polish

  • Air Fresheners

  • Light Bulbs

  • All Purpose Cleaning sprays

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

More Information: Get Involved

HERE ARE THE STEPS:

  1. Call us at (870) 836-0375 or use our toll free number (888) 836-0325; ask for Volunteer Coordinator.

  2. Complete and Print Volunteer Packet for submission

  3. You will be required to submit a resume and we will perform a background check.

  4. You will be required to complete a 10 mandatory hours of training (classroom & crisis hotline).

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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OUACHITA COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Click here to view a list of resources and phone numbers.

IMPORTANT TERMS

Sexual assault

Any unwanted sexual contact without the consent or against the will of another person. Sexual assault includes a variety of unlawful behaviors perpetrated on an individual including: contact, intrusion, or penetration; unwanted touching and/or fondling; rape

More Information: Text

Domestic violence

Can  be in the form of physical, verbal, psychological, emotional, sexual, and/or financial abuse. Click here to view the Power and Control Wheel for more details.

More Information: Text

Human Trafficking 

Can be both labor and sex trafficking, is the act of recruiting, transporting, laboring, and harboring in exchange for external profit. 

We would like to remind everyone of the importance of making sure to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer as a backup when you are unable to wash your hands, and to avoid touching your face. Everyone be safe, and know that if our services are needed, give us a call. We are open and here for you!!! 

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