Contact the Transitional Living Center

The Transitional Living Center (TLC) is a confidential residential program targeted for, but not limited to, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who wish to transition to a substance-free and violence-free lifestyle. TLC is open to women and their children and is comprised of two program components:

T-House

A safe, supportive, structured group living experience, which offers a three-phase program. Qualified staff provide group and one on one education to clients on a variety of topics including domestic violence, sexual assault and life skills. The use of alcohol or nonprescription drugs is not permitted while in the program. T-House is a violence-free environment. Rent is based on income.

Independent Living

The Independent Living apartments are in a four-plex on an adjacent lot to T-House. Rent is based on income. On-site individual and group assistance is available to address housing, employment, substance abuse, domestic violence and life skill issues. Clients residing in the apartments participate in the same programs as T-House residents.

Please note: the following is a basic program plan. Unique needs may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis as deemed appropriate by program staff.

Phase I

Phase I begins with a 30-90 day educational process, focusing on domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse and life skills. Groups are held daily.

Four days per week, education and prevention groups are conducted covering domestic violence, sexual assault, healthy relationships and substance abuse. Women are also expected to complete three workbooks, which could include Surviving Addictions, Domestic Violence, and Relapse Prevention. An individual program plan is developed with each woman after week 1, based on her stated needs and staff assessment.

The other three days a week, life skills groups are facilitated. Hands-on instruction, support and assistance are provided in the areas of household management, shopping, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, parenting and positive role modeling.

A minimum of four outside support groups per week are required. If substance abuse is an issue, three of those groups must be AA, NA, or Women for Sobriety.

Phase II

Phase II is designed for the woman who has successfully completed Phase I. The focus of Phase II is on long-term planning which includes, but is not limited to, employment and education needs. The goal is self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Residents work one-on-one with staff to develop individual program plans. A minimum of three outside support groups per week is required for all women in the Phase II program.

Phase III

Phase III is a one-year follow-up for individual services and referrals after the client has discharged; these facilitate regular client contact and support during Phase III.

Contact the Transitional Living Center

(907) 283-2069 (office)