Summary of Programs

Since 1974, the programs of the Elizabeth Stone House have expanded considerably.

The Therapeutic Community provides five months of supportive housing for women in emotional distress and their children.
Our Battered Women’s Program shelters women and children fleeing violence.
The Transitional Housing Program, opened in 1985, is available to women and children seeking a bridge between shelter and permanent housing, creating a community for families to take the next steps towards attaining their personal goals.

Additional women and children access the support of the Elizabeth Stone House through our supportive services.

As an umbrella service to all of the families needing immediate assistance, we run a 24-hour hotline providing emergency advocacy and referrals.
In addition to providing emergency support around the clock, Education and Outreach opportunities are available on any topics related to our programs including advocacy, mental health, substance abuse, and our alternative management model.
Both residents and non-residents participate in our Support Groups, held for women dealing with and/or recovering from domestic violence, substance addictions, and emotional distress.
Within the Family Empowerment Program, the staff of the Nurturing Program lead parenting classes in English and Spanish for women and children to learn about self-esteem, self-development, healthy expression of anger, and non-violent communication. Also within the Family Empowerment Program is our Reunification Group, structured in response to mothers’ overwhelming requests for support during the process of regaining custody of their children.
The Community Education for Economic Development Program (CEED) was created in response to needs identified by program participants. CEED seminars provide training to organizations working towards the creation of economic development initiatives within the communities that they serve.
Within the CEED Program, in the PEP (Personal Economic Planning) Program, women may enroll in classes on economic literacy and personal financial planning, or participate in the WBOP (Women’s Business Opportunity Program), where they receive training and education on all aspects of micro enterprise development, from market research within the community, to funding and starting up a business venture.