Community Homeless Solutions

DV (Domestic Violence Shelter) Community Homeless Solutions operates two emergency shelters at confidential locations in the cities of Marina and Salinas. Our shelters serve single women, women with children, and men who are victims of domestic violence (homeless people are also served when here is availability).16 beds are available at the Hamilton House in Marina while the Natividad Shelter in Salas provides 32 beds. Both shelters operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Stays at both shelters operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Stays at both shelters range from 30 to 90 days. A domestic violence/crisis hot line is maintained by shelter staff who respond to emergency calls 24 hours per day.The shelters offer comprehensive services to assist survivors/victims on their path towards self-sufficiency and becoming empowered to move forward from the immediate crises in their lives. Our trained bilingual program manager and domestic violence advocates manage two 24-hour crisis lines and provide assistance in overcoming the physical and emotional trauma they have endured in order to regain and maintain long term safety, stability and self-sufficiency. Natividad and Hamilton DV shelters always prioritize the safety and comfort of all guests. Additionally, both shelters provide the following support and services:AdvocacyAdvocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and guest referrals to local agencies and other relevant services, social services assistanceLegal advocacyEmotional support and information during criminal justice procedures.Our staff accompany our guests to court and police/prosecutor interviews if requestedCounselingCounseling for adults and children helping to break the cycle of violence through the provision of trauma informed servicesPrevention educationCase management and navigation assistanceEmployment assistanceFinancial coachingLife skills developmentServicesToiletries, clothingNutritional foodTransportationArt therapyInterpreter services