Submitted by SafePlace Olympia
Since the beginning of the shutdowns, stay-at-home orders, and social distancing, domestic violence and sexual assault cases have been on the rise. While many businesses have closed their doors, discontinuing services in order to comply with state regulations, SafePlace Olympia has merely adapted our business, so that the sensitive populations we work with can continue receiving the vital services we offer. In light of the unpredictable nature of everything surrounding Covid-19, we have enhanced our public communications, as well, to ensure that the community stays current to everything we’re doing and ways they can continue supporting us.
In the past, we’ve offered in person legal clinics where people could get free legal advice, or get help filling out a form. We’ve postponed these services until further notice to keep our community, staff, and clients safe. However, calling our 24/7 HelpLine 360-754-6300 gets people in contact with a trained advocate who will give them phone numbers and sites where community members can still access some of these services. We normally are present at Providence Hospital to be there as advocates for people getting a SANE exam; this service has become an over-the-phone advocacy service that still provides the same resources and check-ins. Our emergency shelter is open to limited intake. For more information, anyone can call our 24/7 HelpLine at 360-754-6300.
If people want to donate, they can use our online donation form or mail checks or gift cards to our PO Box 2002, Olympia, WA 98507-2002. We are also setting up wish lists to give people the option to buy online and mail their donations to us. Check our website and social media accounts for further information. During this time, we are not accepting physical donations or drop-offs at our offices.
People can follow us on our social channels to stay informed of all our services:
- Facebook: SafePlace Olympia
- YouTube: SafePlace
- Instagram: Safeoly
- Twitter: Safeoly
