Emergency Shelter

Underground Railroad provides emergency shelter to ANY survivor of abuse. The safety of survivors is the primary concern in determining requests for emergency shelter. URR will never turn away a survivor in imminent danger.

What to expect when entering shelter:

Before your stay:
Call our helpline at 989-755-0411 to initiate services
Once you’re accepted, we schedule a safe timefor you to arrive

Upon arrival:
You are greeted by staff and guided through an intake process that is unique to your needs
All personal items are heat treated
You will receive necessary items like clothing, bedding, and hygiene products
A tour of the building includes common areas like bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and day care
Rest and heal in your shelter room

In the first few days/weeks:
Meet with your Advocate
Develop your own shelter routines
Learn about services and create personal goals

Emergency Shelter features:

19 rooms
46 beds
Laundry room
Living room
Dining room
Play room
Outdoor playground
Private, secured parking

 

 

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Guests are provided with:

Meals and snacks
Toiletries
Household essentials
Free, licensed daycare as needed
Advocacy

 

 

 

 

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Pet Accommodations:

URR provides shelter for resident pets. We reserve the right to refuse any pets, before or after admission. Pet accommodations include:

Pet board, food, supplies for the length of the shelter resident’s stay
An initial exam, flea treatment and vaccines
In-room kennels
Indoor/outdoor kennels
Outside pet area and dog run

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