Participant Info
- Organization Name
- ASHA for Women
- Is the organization a Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) partner?
- Is the organization represented on the Fairfax County Council to End Domestic Violence?
- Organization Description
- ASHA for Women is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to South Asian women living in abusive marriages and homes. Created in 1989 by South Asians to circumvent many of the language, cultural, and social barriers that can stop many from seeking help, ASHA has helped hundreds of women and children move on to lead safer, happier lives. ASHA serves women and children living in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, with origins in the South Asian countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal , Pakistan and Sri Lanka.Our clients stem from various faiths including but not limited to Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism. ASHA is committed to helping individuals of any age, any relationship status (single, married, or divorced) and immigration status. ASHA offers guidance for navigating the government and community services and resources available to victims of domestic violence. Each client is paired with an advocate with extensive knowledge about the financial, legal, and mental health needs of abuse victims. Guidance provided to clients enables them to make their own decisions and is offered in a sympathetic, nonjudgmental manner to ensure that choices are made without fear of criticism or shame. Confidentiality and security of clients is crucial and determines how and where we interact. Whether in coffee shops, libraries, friend’s homes, or over the Internet or cell phone, ASHA volunteers meet with clients at their convenience, while upholding their privacy and safety.
- Organization Website
- ashaforwomen.org/
- Parent Organization
- Sub-Organizations
- Address
- P.O. Box 2084
- City
- Rockville
- State
- MD
- Zip Code
- 20847
- Phone
- 1-888-417-2742
- Email Address
- coordinator@ashaforwomen.org
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Localities Served
- Localities Served (Check all that apply)
- All Fairfax County, South County, Reston Area, Culmore, City of Fairfax, City of Alexandria, Town of Herndon, Town of Vienna, Arlington County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Maryland, District of Columbia, Other, Bailey's Crossroads
Services Provided
- Services Provided (Check all that apply)
- Support Groups, Peer support for adults, Outreach/prevention education, Victim Advocacy, Court accompaniment (criminal), Court accompaniment (civil, Crisis Intervention, Counseling services for children, Counseling services for adults, Psychiatric services, Basic Necessities (food, clothing, financial), Long-term case management, Culturally-specific services
Languages Spoken
Languages spoken by staff/advocates
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Accepting Applications
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- Does the agency charge fees for any services?
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Eligibility Restrictions
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- Describe any eligibility guidelines (for example, eligible income levels)
Agency Special Services Skills
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Agency Target Populations
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