My Sister's House
24-hour multilingual help line: (916)428-3271

My Sister's House-Programs and Services
Resources in the Central Valley
Resources for Battered Immigrant Women
State and National Resources

My Sister's House - Programs and Services

24-HOUR HELP LINE: (916)428-3271
Our 24-hour help line assists callers in identifying the signs of domestic violence, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and resource referrals and general support. Our multilingual staff and volunteers address the needs of Asian/Pacific Islander callers.

SAFE HAVEN SHELTER PROGRAM:
As the only shelter that specifically serves the needs of the highly diverse Asian and Pacific Islander population in the
Central Valley region, the Safe Haven at My Sister's House is a much needed place for Asian and Pacific Islander women and children fleeing domestic violence. The shelter provides a safe, comfortable and culturally-appropriate environment for its residents. Clients can stay at the shelter for up to 90 days and are provided with basic food and supplies, case management and support.

WOMEN TO WORK PROGRAM:
My Sister's House strives to develop the economic and
emotional self-sufficiency of domestic violence survivors of all backgrounds. We developed the Women to Work Program after identifying the need for an approach that focuses on helping women survivors of domestic violence to get "back on their
feet, so they can get on with their lives." The Women to Work Program provides an array of supportive services that help clients move towards a state of stability, so they can take those next steps toward a steady job and become self-sufficient. Services have included: providing health information and referrals, transportation, clothing, child care and housing assistance, and employment and career guidance. In 2004, the Sacramento Regional Community Foundation honored My Sister's House with the James and Susan K. Lennane Award for Innovation.

NEW BEGINNINGS WOMEN'S LEARNING AND SUPPORT GROUP:
Two weekly support groups are offered as a supplement to the Women to Work program. The support group provides information and resources to domestic violence survivors of all ethnicities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
The purpose of the community outreach and education program is to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence in Sacramento's Asian and Pacific Islander and educate community members about services and resources that are available to domestic violence survivors and their allies. We work with dozens of agencies and organizations in the Central Valley and regularly facilitate community presentations, participate in media interviews, and partake in community festivals and resource fairs. Each year, My Sister's House organizes a day-long training institute to educate social service providers from around the state about working with Asian and Pacific Islander surivoros of domestic violence.

• Certified Domestic Violence Advocate Training Program
  My Sister's House offeres a 40-hour training program that educates participants about domestic violence as it pertains to Asian and Pacific Islander women and children. The program prepares volunteers to work with our clients in a competent and culturally-appropriate manner. Those who complete the program will meet the State of California's training requirements for individuals who wish to work directly with domestic violence victims.
  
• Growing Hope - Outreach to the Faith Community
  My Sister's House works with leaders from various faith communities to raise awareness about domestic violence and provide them with the tools and resources to help domestic violence victims.

Resources in the Central Valley:

Citrus Heights Women's Center
(916) 728-5613

Family Services of Tulare County
Crisis Lines:
(559)732-5941 Visalia
(559)685-9515 Tulare
Business Line: (559)741-7310
Website: http://www.fstc.net/

Marjaree Mason Center - Fresno, CA
Crisis Line: (800)640-0333
Business Line: (559)237-4706
Website: http://www.mmcenter.org

The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center of Yolo County
Crisis Lines: (530)662-1133 or (916)371-1907
Business Office: (530) 661-6336
Website: http://www.sadvc.org/

WEAVE, Inc.
Crisis Line: (916)920-2952
Business Line: (916) 448-2321
Website: http://www.weaveinc.org

The Women's Center of San Joaquin County
Helpline: (209)465-4878
Business Office: (209)941-2611
Website: http://www.womenscenterofsjc.com

Resources for Battered Immigrant Women

Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Crisis Line: (408)975-2739
Business Line: (408)975-2730
Serving Santa Clara County and the Greater Bay Area
Website: www.aaci.org

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Violence Against Women Project
(415)567-6255 San Francisco office
(510)251-2846 Oakland office
Website: www.apilegaloutreach.org

Asian Women's Shelter - San Francisco
Toll-Free Crisis Line: (877)751-0880
Business Line: (415)751-7110
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
Website: www.sfaws.org

Center for the Asian Pacific Family
Crisis Line: (800)339-3940
Business Line: (323)653-4045
Provides domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse services in the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Islander community.
Website: www.cpaf.info

Legal Momentum: Violence Against Women/Immigrant Women Project
Office: (202)326-0040
Website: www.legalmomentum.org

Maitri
Toll-free hotline: 1.888.8.MAITRI (624874)
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Maitri primarily helps families from South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka among others) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, human trafficking or family conflict.
Website: www.maitri.org

Narika
Help Line: (800)215-7308
Business Line: (510)444-6068
Based in Berkeley, California, Narika serves women who trace their origins to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and diasporic communities such as Fiji and the Caribbean.
Website: www.narika.org

State and National Resources

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Toll Free: (800)524-4765
Office: (916)444-7163
Website: www.cpedv.org

Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center
Domestic Violence and Employment Project
Legal advice and counseling: The Project provides free legal information and assistance to domestic violence survivors through the toll-free DV and Work Helpline at 1-888-864-8335.
Website: www.las-elc.org

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800)799-SAFE (7233)
Website: www.ncadv.org