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Our Programs
ATASK’s Transitional Housing Program (THP) is the first and only transitional housing program in New England for Asian survivors of domestic violence. Our THP supports survivors in building new lives by providing a safe place to live, developing skills to live independently, and working towards their personal goals. THP participants work with ATASK advocates and case managers who provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services. The THP is available to survivors of domestic violence that are experiencing homelessness, with priority given to those in the ATASK emergency shelter.
Our THP offer the following services:
- Short-term financial assistance for housing-related costs such as rent, security deposits, and utilities for up to 2 years
- Transitional housing search advocacy and housing search skills education
- Support in exploring and working toward personal goals re: housing, vocation, finances, etc.
- Employment assistance and referrals
- Safety planning
- Assistance in finding/affording transportation, childcare, and household furnishings
- Emotional support and advocacy, including around cultural/linguistic integration
- Referrals to recreational and community activities
- Follow-up services for at least 3 months after exiting the THP
Our THP services are voluntary, allowing for flexibility, initiative, and decision-making on the part of our survivor clients. We believe that they are the experts in their own lives and support them via the services they are specifically interested in.
To learn more about our Transitional Housing Program, contact:
Max Tang
Transitional Housing Advocate
617-338-2356
ATASK’s emergency shelter program provides crisis intervention, support services for survivors of domestic violence, and a safe environment by ensuring 24/7 hour coverage by trained staff.
The Shelter...
serves 12 families or up to 23 individuals fleeing from domestic violence.
provides assistance with food, transportation, and other essentials
encourages residents to participate in various community building programs and volunteer run interactive playgroups for the kids
enrolls a nurse and other staff from Boston Health Care for the Homeless program come to assist shelter residents on-site.
The Staff...
collaborates with ATASK’s community-based advocates to provide coordinated responses and support for program participants.
assist clients to safety plan, seek transitional and/or permanent housing, employment, child services, care providers, and access to other resources that will help empower to be more independent.
All services are provided free of charge.
Our advocacy philosophy is to educate clients about their rights and available resources and to empower them to use this information to make positive decisions for themselves and their children. Our services are based on a holistic approach, which addresses the large range of clients’ needs. Because we provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care, we build trust with clients and create an atmosphere of safety, respect, and understanding. This environment helps our clients heal from abuse and rebuild their lives.
