CasaLuz - Help for DV,Sexual Assault & Violent Crimes for Spanish Speakers
Address
PO Box 84
Cordova, TN 38088
(901) 500-8214
AKA:
CasaLuz of Memphis; Casa Luz ESL Classes
Description:
CasaLuz is the only non-profit organization in the Memphis/Shelby County area that culturally and exclusively serves the Hispanic/Latinx victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, aggravated robbery and other violent crimes. Services provided are culturally specific, meaning that a person's culture and beliefs are taken into account when providing services during a time of great vulnerability. Resources provided include comprehensive legal assistance and safety planning for victims, individual counseling sessions by bicultural/bilingual counselors, assistance in filing police reports and orders of protection in our office, and assistance in understanding the court system. Weekly support groups in Spanish, individual counseling for adult clients and for children and teens exposed to domestic violence. Classes for clients (ESL, Zumba, yoga, craft instruction, among others), guest speaker sessions, referrals to local resources, and community education regarding domestic violence and related issues. Emergency assistance: housing, rental and utility assistance, transportation to court hearings and office appointments, emergency phones, culturally appropriate foo and groceries, household items. Referrals to local resources.
Legal assistance for clients includes accompanying clients to civil and criminal courts, helping to file orders of protection or with matters regarding the police; also provides information on legal rights, victim's compensation, immigration and other issues.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call for appointment ( no walk-ins). For more information: see website (www.casaluzmemphis.org), Facebook page (CasaLuz Memphis). Instagram or email (info@casaluzmemphis.org)
Program Fees:
No Fee; all services are free and confidential
Languages:
Spanish/English
Eligibility:
Hispanic/Latinx victims of domestic violence, sexual trafficking, sexual assault or other violent crimes in Memphis and Shelby County
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 7, 2024
Wishlist:
Needed donated items include appliances, furniture, canned food; call 901-500-8214 to arrange pickup of donations
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
PO Box 84
Cordova, TN 38088
Contacts
Ines Negrette
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 500-8214
Services
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- Shelby County
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- Tennessee
- Shelby County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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