OUR SERVICES

Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit, faith-based organization established to help women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence regain health and dignity and become re-established in their community by providing temporary housing and support. 

BHNV provides the following levels of care through our Family Assistance Program: 

Crisis Intervention

• Immediate help, counsel and support to victims of domestic and family violence
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• Access to BHNV shelters or other housing providers
• Referrals to food, clothing, medical, legal and other resources as requested by the caller
• Call our Helpline at 703-658-9500

Emergency Shelter

• Safe, confidential shelter for four months
• Serves homeless women and children affected by domestic and family violence
• Client-written Individual Service Plan with short- and long-term goals
• Supportive case management to prevent revolving-door admissions
• Life skills program that includes classes in parenting, nutrition, budgeting, self-care, working with the legal system, and more
• Job training program with individualized support

Trauma Recovery

• Individual and group counseling to help clients process trauma and work through issues that may arise during recovery
• Promote self-sufficiency and a healthy family system  

Aftercare Program  

• Opt-in program for up to 2 years
• Designed to prevent relapse into abuse  

Community Outreach  

• Interaction with public safety officials, community and religious groups, human service providers, and individuals
• Education about domestic violence and appropriate responses to victims of abuse
• Information on local resources