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In Reply to: There are a lot of people leaving TF posted by Acheick on May 26, 2004 at 11:12:51:
When people leave the family and have perhaps never lived here, often they need signatures of a couple of people that have lived here who can vouch for them that they are truly American Citizens (this is as far as Americans go) and this can sometimes help them, via the American Embassies abroad, to get assistance to return to USA. There are some national organizations like RAINN who have 24/7 toll free hotline and can refer people to centers in their area that can provide immediate or speedy shelter.
Many shelters provide excellent resources to help people get back on their feet, and women's centers can help women, families getting out of abusive situations that are in emergency situations to find safe housing. The important thing to present is the urgency of the situation and sometimes it helps to have someone support the person who is seeking to leave, emotionally, financially, or any way they can. Many who have been in a severely abusive situation have no idea how severe and how bad it was until they are away from it long enough, and may not present themselves to be in need as much as they truly are. If there are any that are coming to the Houston/Galveston area (HEY STALKER, I LIVE IN HOUSTON) and they want someone to do some calling and checking on what is available here, I am ready and willing to do that, and to visit for support, or go thru the process of getting help with them if that is wanted.
Perhaps others from other states, countries can research on the computer and via phone for resources in their specific areas.
If you need me to do some reasearh in ANY area and send what I find out to you, I have the time and ability to do so. I wish I could do more.
Some things helpful to know while seeking resources is does this person want support from mainstream and safe Christian activist service people who do things like be comforting and supportive, do they want a secular org. that does the same? Do they want an exer to visit and support them? How long do they need resources for? What for? (single mom or dad with kids, family with kids, single fe. or male?)
Since you only have a few calls so far that makes it easier to find something pronto.
The thing about many shelters is that some assist people in free legal matters, and/or getting connected to medical resources, safe therapeutic help related to domestic violence and issues like rape, abuse, incest etc. done by churches, families, etc.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you want me to help with RESEARCHING what is available.
