WE ARE VARO
NEED SERVICES? OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT NEED ASSISTANCE?
1. First response 24-hr hotline
VARO can provide emotional support, safety planning, information & referral
Accompaniment
VARO can accompany you to a precinct to report a crime, healing hearts crisis center, court & other social service agencies to provide emotional support & personal advocacy regarding your victimization.
Healing Hearts Rape Crisis Center (HHCC)
HHCC---------(671) 647-5351
2. Safe Shelter
VARO refers to the ALEE Shelter
(45-day shelter for women and children)
ALEE----(671) 648-4673
& Sanctuary, Inc. (for youth 12-22 years old)
Sanctuary----(671) 475-7101
Adult Protective Services (APS)
(for Elders & adults w/ disablilities)
APS----(671) 565-0759/0757
3. Legal Services
VARO can accompany you to legal service offices to provide personal advocacy & emotional support for matters on protective orders,divorce, and other matters relating to your history of abuse/violence
Guam Legal Services----(671) 477-9811
Public Defender----(671) 475-3100
*VARO is ALSO able to assist you with a Pro-se Protective Order (self representation)
VARO----(671) 477-5552
4. Other important services
Counseling services
ISA Psychological Center---- (671) 735-2883
Healing Hearts Rape Crisis Center----(671) 647-5351
WestCare Healthy Relationships----(671) 472-0218
VARO can provide temporary shelter (3 days) if:
The alee shelter is at full capacity
You are currently in danger from abuse/violence
If you are unable to find safe shelter with family & friends
Or you are a male victim/survivor needing temporary shelter
If you are not in current danger or threat
We refer to our community partners:
Guma San Jose homeless shelter ----(671) 633-2955
Rapid rehousing with salvation army ---- (671) 477-9819
Guam housing and urban renewal (ghura)---- (671) 477-9851
Victim Advocates Reaching Out
A 24/7 non-profit organization to assist victims of family,violence,child abuse,sexual assault,styalking and other traumatic crimes
You are not alone. 24/7 HOTLINE (671) 477-5552
For crisis intervention,safety-planning,temporary shelter & information & referral
For emergencies , please call 911
Transportation
VARO can assist with transportation to appointments with other social service agencies related to your victimization
Some carseats available. However, you may have to kindly provide appropriate car seating if needed.