Palladia recognizes that victims of domestic violence experience long lasting trauma. Our confidential and safe space offers care and support to domestic violence victims so they can recognize how violence impacts them and their children. We provide a new beginning for families to begin the healing process and address some of the issues that they face. Palladia operates two programs for survivors of domestic violence.
The NYS Department of Social Services has provided a list of 5 Warning Signs of Domestic Violence.
Aegis
Opened in 1981, Aegis is a A 90 day Emergency Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter that provides short-term esidence and support services for families who must immediately leave their homes due to domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence can access Aegis by calling the domestic violence hot-line operated by the New York City Human Resource Administration, which is also the licensing and funding Agency for Aegis.
Athena House
Licensed and funded by the New York City Human Resources Administration, Athena House is a Domestic Violence, Tier II shelter that houses families referred from Domestic Violence Crisis Shelters such as Aegis. The families at Athena House may stay up to one (1) year.
Services for Adults
- Individual Counseling
- Substance Abuse Assessment, Counseling, and Referrals
- Women’s Support Groups
- Advocacy for Entitlements
- Help with Obtaining Orders of Protection
- Court Advocacy
- Housing Advocacy
- Referrals For Long-Term Counseling
- Recreational and Cultural Activities
Services for Children*
- Child/Adolescent Support Group
- Individual Counseling
- Art Therapy
- Structured Children’s Play Program
- Nursery for Infants and Toddlers
- Computer Play
- Recreational and Cultural Activities
- Linkage to Area Schools
* Children who witness or experience domestic violence are also victims. They have issues related to the victim’s experiences and family violence. They are often angry at having been displaced from the familiar surroundings that they consider “home.” The programs assist these children by helping them express their feelings in constructive settings.
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE
(1-800-621-4673)
Safe Horizons
212-577-7777
Child Abuse and Neglect
800-342-3720
NYC Police Department Emergency
911
Aegis
Address confidential
Tel: 212 828-3100
Athena House
Address confidential
Tel: 718 860-8353