Emergency Shelter

Underground Railroad provides emergency shelter to survivors of abuse. The safety of survivors is the primary concern in determining requests for emergency shelter. URR will never turn away a survivor in imminent danger.

 

Admission of Survivors Identifying as LGBTQ

It is the mission of Underground Railroad to extend safety and support services to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking without regard to their gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. When the survivor identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, a shelter staff will talk to the LGBTQ survivor about any safety concerns and privacy needs. If a survivor expresses concern, we suggest that staff can offer LGBTQ survivors a bed or room that is closer to Residential Advocacy staff. Staff can offer LGBTQ survivors a single room (if available, or when one becomes available), but should not require it.  Any survivor with child(ren) will automatically be given their own room.

Shelter guests will be treated according to their self-reported gender identity regardless of appearance, genital or other physical characteristics, or inconsistent legal documentation (such as a driver’s license or state ID).

Emergency Shelter features:

19 rooms
46 beds
Laundry room
Living room
Dining room
Play room
Outdoor playground
Private, secured parking

 

 

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Guests are provided with:

Meals and snacks
Toiletries
Household essentials
Free, licensed daycare as needed
Advocacy

 

 

 

 

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Pet Accommodations:

URR provides shelter for resident pets. We reserve the right to refuse any pets, before or after admission. Pet accommodations include:

Pet board, food, supplies for the length of the shelter resident’s stay
An initial exam, flea treatment and vaccines
In-room kennels
Indoor/outdoor kennels
Outside pet area and dog run

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