Service List

Service List

SECURE EMERGENCY SHELTER

BRASS, Inc. has a 26 bed emergency shelter located in Warren County. Our shelter is designed to house women and children fleeing abusive relationships.  Our shelter is equipped with a security system to ensure the utmost safety for our clients.  Food, clothing, and child care are all available to shelter residents. Our shelter provides victims and their families with a safe and supportive environment until they are able to obtain more permanent housing.  
The shelter also has a children's play room and playground, laundry room, TV lounge, and a full kitchen and dining area.  
Also located on the shelter grounds is, "Sara's Garden".  "Sara's Garden" is a living memorial to victims that lost their lives to domestic violence homicide. The garden also serves to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of groups and individuals who have had a positive impact on the lives of homeless women and children. It is open to BRASS, Inc's clients and is a beautiful and tranquil area with many trees, plants, and flowers.

TWO 24-HOUR CRISIS LINES

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*You can also dial (270) 843-1183 to get in touch with our advocates.

United Way, saving lives one call at a time.

Our crisis lines are a United Way of Southern Kentucky funded program.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

Comprehensive children's services are designed to meet the needs of children who have witnessed domestic violence. The program is designed to help children heal from the impact of family violence. For more information on our children's program, click the online brochure link.

COUNSELING SERVICES

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BRASS, Inc. provides group and individual counseling to all shelter residents and outreach clients. Counseling is also provided for the children of domestic violence victims.

CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Our advocates work one-on-one with all our clients to establish important goals. Advocates then pool all available resources to help domestic violence victims achieve their goals.

HOMELESS & AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCACY

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Our Housing Advocates work with the Kentucky Housing Corporation, local housing authorities, and rental property owners to find safe, suitable housing for our clients. BRASS, Inc. provides transitional and permanent housing opportunities for qualified individuals and families. BRASS, Inc. is also involved in an innovative new program called the PEACE Housing Program. This program is a "housing-first" program designed to meet the needs of homeless and battered women.

ECONOMIC LITERACY

To ensure that our clients have the best chance of maintaining a stable household, BRASS, Inc. offers financial literacy classes. We provide information and training to individuals on topics such as budgeting, homeownership, opening checking/savings accounts, opening Individual Development Accounts (IDA), and other important issues that families face when trying to rebuild financial stability and increase assets. For the second year, BRASS, Inc. will be offering FREE tax preparation services to qualifying low/moderate income taxpayers.

LEGAL ADVOCACY

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

For more information or to schedule a free presentation call (270) 781-9334.