Faith House of Acadiana
Faith House of Acadiana offers the following services:
- Shelter: Emergency shelter is available in Lafayette for victims of domestic violence and their children needing a safe, temporary place to live. As a resident of Faith House, we provide you with physical necessities, Domestic Violence counseling, advocacy and referrals. Faith House´s shelter has nine bedrooms, each has five beds and a bathroom that adjoins two bedrooms, a shared dining room and living room. The kitchen aide cooks dinner three days a week for the residents. Survivors also have access to the pantry and refrigerator to cook meals for their families. Laundry facilities are available onsite for residents. A playroom is available for children to enjoy. The playroom is staffed with children’s advocates to oversee the children while playing and provide advocacy. Special events are planned to enhance the child’s experience. Faith House, with the help of Red Rover grant, also houses pets of the survivors.
- Support Services: Non-residential support services are provided for victims and their children who don’t need shelter, but are in need of emotional support, legal assistance and Domestic Violence counseling. Our advocates are trained in many areas of domestic violence including: safety planning, lethality assessments, the dynamics of domestic violence, and the effects of trauma. Faith House also has support groups for survivors.
24-hour crisis line: 1-888-411-1333