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ORGANIZATION: The Network/La Red

  • 22 people are interested

Community members statewide to provide 1-14 nights shelter in their homes to lesbian,gay, bisexual queer and/or transgender folks and their children who who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. We provide training, supervision, 24-hour emergency back-up, and a daily stipend.

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About The Network/La Red

Location:

PO Box 6011, Boston, MA 02114, US

Mission Statement

The Network/La Red (TNLR) is a survivor-led organization working to end partner abuse in the LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamorous communities. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.

Description

The Network/La Red currently provides the following services:

  • 24-Hour bilingual, TTY-accessible hotline
    • Phone: (617) 742-4911
  • Telephone-based Support Groups
    • We currently offer two types of groups with more to come: LGBTQ+ Survivors and LGBTQ+ BIPOC Survivors
  • Housing Pathways Program:
    • Transitional Housing: Up to 2 years of rental assistance (max $1,000/month), with ongoing supportive counseling and advocacy
    • Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location for an individual or family, with ongoing supportive counseling and advocacy
  • Individual support and advocacy program that provides safety planning, court accompaniment, information, referrals, assistance accessing other services, and supportive counseling
  • Community education, both through an outreach program that offers workshops and training on issues related to LGBTQ+ partner abuse, and our national bilingual newsletter
  • Consultation and technical assistance to other partner abuse programs, whether LGBTQ-focused or not; batterer intervention programs; LGBTQ+ service providers; and researchers and media throughout the U.S. and abroad

CAUSE AREAS

Emergency & Safety
LGBTQ+
Women
Emergency & Safety, LGBTQ+, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

PO Box 6011Boston, MA 02114

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • CORI

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