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
There are fifteen educational classes and three workbooks offered in Phase I. Some of the class topics include
information concerning domestic violence, how domestic violence affects children, healthy relationships,
substance abuse and goal planning.
Life skills groups are facilitated on a daily basis. Hands-on instruction, support and assistance are
provided in the areas of household management, shopping, budgeting, time management, cooking, cleaning,
parenting and positive role modeling.
Staff meets with each client at least once a week to review the weekly goals the clients have set for themselves.
These goals can be as simple as making appointments to address medical issues they may have been unable to take care of,
or long-term goals, such as working with OCS for reunification with her children. Clients are also asked to
attend outside support system groups in the community. These support systems can include doctor visits, counseling appointments,
AA or NA, church, out patient treatment, or the support groups held at The LeeShore Center weekly. Each program plan is individualized
for each client's needs.
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 women who have completed Phase I and are now looking at longer term goals. Clients
decide id they need to finish their GED, attend vocational rehabilitation classes, or go back to work in the
near future. The goal for Phase II is to offer the foundation that allows women to obtain the skills necessary
to sustain a healthy and independent life style.
Clients may stay up to two years in the TLC 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)
The LeeShore Center is proud to be a United Way agency