Emergency Shelter Programs

WTLC is the only program in Orange County that provides shelter for clients with substance abuse problems, mental illnesses, and human trafficking victims. We are proud to inform that 96% of our shelter graduates embark on a violence free life. WTLC offers both a 45-day and a 90-day program.

• The 45-day shelter program provides women with shelter, legal support and advocacy, immigration assistance, education, job opportunities, case management, individual and family counseling and the opportunity to be in a safe environment.
• In our shelter program women learn to take charge of their own lives and become independent. Through our emergency shelter program we have assisted over 30,000 women and children.
• The 90-day shelter program provides women with substance abuse issues the opportunity to work on their socriety along with working on self - sufficiency. 85% of the women in our 90 - day program successfully graduate. Overall, 96% of shelter residents move on to live in safe environments.

Case Management:

Case management is an intricate part of the emergency residential program.  Upon entering the shelter our primary purpose is for each woman to feel safe and to allow her the opportunity to explore her options in a calm and supportive environment. Thus allowing her to make informed decisions for her and her children. At our emergency shelter program women are encouraged to explore some of the patterns in their lives in order to assist them alleviate the guilt some women feel as a result of being victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, most women erroneously feel as they somehow have created their situation. During their stay in our residential program women are connected to other agencies in order to meet all their practical and legal needs.  All practical needs are discussed assessed and all clients receive; counseling, psycho-educational classes and attend regular process groups.  All residents are encouraged to work on their self-esteem, self-confidence and self-empowerment.

Groups:

WTLC offers a wide range of groups for clients to attend.  The groups are located at the shelter and are conducted by the staff members or volunteers.

Groups include:

Please review the Client Bill of Rights here

Counseling:

 WTLC provides individual, group and family counseling to all its clients. WTLC has a supportive counseling team that helps the women through their difficult emotional journey.  Counselors are aware of the practical needs of the women, and help the clients to know themselves and become emotionally strong.  Counseling provides the clients with a new perspective of their situation.   Counselors may continue to work with the clients and care for them after they finish the Emergency Shelter program through our Transitional Housing Program

Legal Advocacy:

For more information on our legal advocacy program please click here.

Human Trafficking Program:

WTLC Human Trafficking Program recognizes the uncertain obstacles uniquely facing these individuals.  WTLC is equipped to handle and serve this clientele regardless of circumstances or background.  WTLC promotes and supports the rehabilitation of trafficking victims, and connect them to the available resources for legal, medical and other needed services. Human trafficking has a devastating impact on individual victims, who often suffer physical and emotional abuse, rape, threats against self and family, passport theft, and even death. But the impact of human trafficking goes beyond individual victims; it undermines the safety and security of all nations it touches. WTLC is working for the prevention of trafficking worldwide.
For more Information on Human Trafficking and our program click here .