Program + Application

Welcome to Dottie’s House

We offer a long-term, comprehensive program offering a multitude of services to the residents who live here including weekly case management, supportive counseling, domestic violence groups, and therapeutic art classes for the children. They reside in fully furnished apartments, equipped with everything necessary to complete their homes and are able to take everything with them when they successfully graduate from the program.

 About The Program

  • Upon completion of the Dottie's House program, our objective is for our families to have:

    • Gained the knowledge and skills to live an emotionally healthy life free from violence;

    • Developed independent living skills;

    • Improved their financial management skills;

    • Prevent the effects of abuse on future generations of children; and

    • Obtain permanent housing

  • The program services that Dottie’s House offers are intensive and include designing individual goals and a plan for self-sufficiency.

    • Staff on Premises (24 hour staff availability)

    • Weekly Case Management Sessions
    - Parenting
    - Budgeting
    - Nutrition
    - Resume writing/interview skills/job search
    - Scholarship applications for continuing education
    - Supportive counseling

    • Individual/Family Counseling

    • Domestic Violence Support Groups

    • Parenting Groups

    • Life Skills Class

    • Children's Services
    - Therapeutic art classes, play therapy groups, teen and pre-teen groups, tutoring, pet therapy

  • • 17 Apartments

    Each apartment is equipped with a kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and a washer/dryer that allows each family to have their own private residence in one common facility that is safe and secure.

    - 10 two-bedroom apartments
    - 6 three-bedroom apartments
    - 1 one-bedroom apartment

    • 24 Hour Security Monitoring

    • Private Counseling Rooms

    • Computer Room for job search and training

    • Art Therapy Room

    • Community Room for group counseling, meetings, tutoring, and more.

    • Enclosed Playground

    • Courtyard

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Apply to Dottie’s House

Dottie’s House is NOT an emergency shelter. If you are in danger, call 911 immediately. If you are looking for immediate housing, please visit our Resources page for help. Dottie’s House is a transitional housing program and the application process times may vary.

Before You Begin:

A candidate's acceptance into the program is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, their willingness and ability to complete the program, their need for safe housing, and their desire to be self-sufficient. While each candidate is looked at on an individual basis, they must meet the below criteria:

  • Be homeless.

  • The survivor of domestic violence must have left her abuser or is unable to leave the abuse without the support of the Transitional Housing Program.

  • Be eighteen years or older.

  • Have primary residential custody of any children who would be living at Dottie’s House.

  • Demonstrate a desire to be self-sufficient (independent from abuser).

  • Be alcohol and drug free for a minimum of one year.

  • Willing to conform to the rules and regulations outlined in the Program Manual.

  • Willing to sign all necessary documents.

  • Able to participate in all capacities during residency.

  • Working full-time.

  • Comply with a background check.

  • Have own transportation or can arrange for transportation if needed.

The decision for acceptance into Dottie's House is a collaborative effort. Once a referral is made to Dottie's House, the application is reviewed to make a preliminary determination as to the eligibility of the applicant if the selection criteria are met. If it is met, an initial interview with the Director and staff will take place. A second interview may follow to determine acceptance. The referral sources’ assessment of the client's ability to succeed in the program is an integral part of the decision-making process.

You will need a safe way for us to contact you; email and phone number.