Since 2002...

The Mary Parrish Center has provided a full array of no-cost, comprehensive services to over 10,000 survivors of interpersonal violence which includes domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or human trafficking. Born out of a need identified by advocates in the community, we spent our first seven years assisting victims with the order of protection process and providing support for their next steps. 

In 2009, after years of frustration attempting to help survivors find safe, affordable housing, we took on the challenge and developed a program dedicated to providing transitional housing. In addition to safe, individual apartments, the Transitional Housing Program provides a wide range of flexible and optional support services including case management, clinical therapy, crisis intervention, economic empowerment, enrichment activities, financial assistance, housing advocacy, and workforce development.

In 2019, we were granted funding from The US Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop two new programs: our Rapid Re-housing Program and our Coordinated Entry Process specific to survivors of interpersonal violence.

Our survivor-focused programs enhance our residents’ autonomy by nurturing their capacity to live independently from their abusers, establish self-sufficiency, and secure permanent housing.