If you need immediate help or are in danger, call the Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
Dorothy’s House Program Application
Dorothy’s House does not provide emergency housing.
Our intake process takes two weeks on average. The first step is to complete this form. After this form is submitted, the Director of Operations will reach out to the candidate within 48 hours (Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm CST).
During the intake process, we may require:
– 2 – 3 interviews
– Releases of information with care providers
– Verification of criminal history
– Verification of employment history
– Verification of rental history
Acceptance will be determined within two weeks.
If an applicant is accepted, move-in will be scheduled within 1-3 weeks.
Other Organizations
BRAKING TRAFFIK (FAMILY RESOURCES)
Braking Traffik provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services to victims of sex and labor trafficking, including: housing, counseling, medical and court advocacy, and resources and referrals. Their mobile advocates meet survivors where they are. This organization also offers training and public awareness. Located in Davenport.
Service Area: Clinton, Jackson, Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties
Crisis line: 1.866.921.3354
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities provides legal and medical advocacy, crisis counseling, groups and classes, safety planning, housing, and economic advocacy and shelter. Located in Council Bluffs.
Service Area: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby counties
Crisis line: 1.888.612.0266
http://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/our-services/domestic-violence-shelter/
CHAINS INTERRUPTED
Chains Interrupted provides transitional housing for survivors of sex trafficking. Services for participants in the housing program include sliding-scale rent, assistance with daily living expenses and survivor advocacy like referrals, help obtaining further education and employment, medical care, childcare and legal services. The organization also provides survivor-led support group to survivors of sex or labor trafficking. Located in Cedar Rapids.
Service Area: Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington counties
Emergency line: 1.319.536.2027
Non-emergency line: 1.319.369.4415
FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY
Friends of the Family provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services to victims of sex and labor trafficking including relocation; safety planning; shelter; counseling; medical, legal and general advocacy; resources and referrals; crisis intervention; and support groups. Their mobile advocates meet survivors where they are. This organization also offers training and public awareness. Located in Waverly.
Service Area: Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard, Jones, Linn, and Winneshiek counties
Crisis line: 1.800.410.7233