Battered Women's Shelter

BWS serves all survivors of IPV, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, immigration status, income, or ability.
24/7 Hotline: [phone]

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Only one week until Thanksgiving! Every year we have so many gracious donors that make Thanksgiving amazing for our residents. This year, due to COVID-19, we are asking for our donors to visit our website and donate virtually. We are thankful for you!
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[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Check it out!

[ODVN @OhioDVN]

ODVN Executive Director Mary O'Doherty and Executive Director Terri Heckman of @SummitMedinaBWS were interviewed by Olivia Fecteau of @WEWS News 5 Cleveland yesterday https://t.co/r9vPYPmJpK

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Thanks @akrondevilstrip , we are ready for any survivors that need us. 330-374-1111 is our 24-7 hotline if you need to talk, need resources, or want to safety plan.

[The Devil Strip @akrondevilstrip]

Consider donating to the Hope & Healing Survivor Resouce Center, @SummitMedinaBWS, and @RCCSummitMedina so that they can continue providing critical support to victims of abuse. #GivingTuedayNow #GivingTuesday #akron https://t.co/SDFYCDV1yI

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Our Family Stability and Steps To Independence programs help with relocation and rapid rehousing. Please contact us in Summit County at 330.374.0740.
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[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

We are still open. Call our hotline 24/7 at 330 374 1111

[Community Legal Aid @CommLegalAid]

Social distancing makes domestic violence victims more vulnerable to abuse. We commend our local shelters for their continued service during this public health crisis. @SomeplaceSafeOH @OneEighty104 @DVPIorg @SummitMedinaBWS @sojournerri @FCSserves @CCDOY

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Our goal is to see each person we serve have self-love and reach self-sufficiency. We provide trauma informed case management in both Medina & Summit Counties. Please call our offices to learn if our services might benefit you.
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[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

30-60% of perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence also abuse children in the household. Our Youth Advocates provide emotional support for children in shelter. If you need support or know someone who does, please call us in Summit and Medina counties.⠀
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[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

We provide emergency shelter for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence 24/7/365. Call our Summit Hotline at 330-374-1111 or our Medina Hotline at 330-723-3900 anytime, any day if you or a loved one feel unsafe in a relationship.⠀
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Check us out at https://t.co/MyOgZlj86G too!

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

We are open 24/7/365. If you are experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and need a safe shelter, please call our intake hotlines in Summit and Medina Counties. https://t.co/TSXpqgXV36

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

We know that court can be overwhelming. We provide guidance for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Summit and Medina counties. To learn more visit https://t.co/MyOgZlj86G or call 330-374-0740.

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

One tool that survivors can use to heal is therapy. We provide free therapy for survivors in Summit & Medina Counties. Please visit our site or call 330-374-0740 to learn more. https://t.co/MyOgZlj86G

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Thank you @EverydayAkron for the feature!

[Everyday Akron @EverydayAkron]

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center is comprised of @rccmsc and @SummitMedinaBWS. Learn more about this organization and find out how you can get involved: https://t.co/JOvdGVZIbV

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Thank you to the Summit County Public Health Department for donating proceeds from their Jeans Day to us! We cannot do all that we do for survivors without fundraisers like this one! Thank you!

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Thank you to Ken Stewart's Grille in Akron for providing lunch to our 130 residents on #NewYearsDay! We are so thankful to have such amazing connections with local Akron Businesses!

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

We're looking for Crafty people to lead activities in our Summit and Medina shelters like:

Game Nights
Vision Boards
Bullet Journaling
Pamper Nights
Movie Nights
Help Making Jewelry
and other classes!

Email Megan at [email protected] to learn more about opportunities!

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Preventative Education is one of the best ways to curb Intimate Partner Violence. We go anywhere in Summit or Medina Counties to give presentations, table at events, or talk about services! Call 330-374-0740 and ask for Outreach, or learn more at https://t.co/s5gp3F00bz

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Healing happens when we share our story with others. BWS provides support groups for those that have experienced Intimate Partner Violence in any form. To continue your healing process, call us in Summit or Medina County, or find out more on https://t.co/MZZF2qypsZ

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Anyone at any age deserves respect and to be treated fairly in their relationships. If you know an elder that may be experiencing abuse please call our 24 hour hotline at 330.374.1111 or learn more about Elder abuse at https://t.co/A3KsIJjsZs

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Thank you OMNOVA Solutions Foundation for their generous $1,000 in support of BWS Specialized Outreach. The purpose of the award is to educate on the issue of domestic violence to underserved populations by using individualized culturally & linguistically appropriate outreach!

[Battered Women's Shelter @SummitMedinaBWS]

Our goal is to see each person we serve have self-love and reach self-sufficiency. We provide trauma informed case management in both Medina & Summit Counties. Please call our offices to learn if our services might benefit you.
https://t.co/MyOgZlj86G