Women In Safe Homes (WISH)
WISH is Ketchikan's domestic violence and sexual assault program: 24-hour shelter and advocacy (crisis line 907-225-9474 or toll-free 800-478-9474), Family Services counseling and case management for children and families exposed to violence, and prevention programs in schools including Girls on the Run and Let Me Run. Business office 907-228-4099 (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm), info@wishak.org, PO Box 6552, Ketchikan 99901. Elinore's Place Child Advocacy Center is at 2002 1st Ave. WISH also hosts a free 12-week Nurturing Parenting class (Thursdays 5-7:30pm, dinner provided) and an annual Back-to-School Picnic with free school supplies at City Park in late August. Website www.wishak.org.
Who it’s for
Victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependents; prevention programs open to community
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Provider information
View official informationCall 907-225-9474Call 800-478-9474Call Business office907-228-4099Questions to ask
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