Shelter for Battered Women & Children Finex House

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Contact Information

Finex House
Contact: Chris Womendez, Executive Director
Email Address: finex@finexhouse.org
Phone: 617-436-2002 xV/TTY
Alternate Phone: 617-288-1054 x617 436-2002

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Area Served: Boston

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Narrative

Finex House is shelter for battered women and their children; especially those who have disabilities and/or women who are trafficked.  We are wheelchair accessible with two concrete ramps and an internal lift.  Finex House also has a light-coded signal system for deaf, battered women and their children.  Finex House is an equal opportunity service provider and therefore any woman who has been abused is strongly encouraged to call for services.  .

Finex House is an emergency shelter for battered women and their children (boys up to age 16), serving many women who have disabilities and are victims of domestic violence. It is wheelchair accessible with light coded signal systems for guests who are deaf and Jaws voice activated computer system. 24 hour hotline available: 617-288-1054. HCP kitchen, bath and sleeping area available. Also offer Shelter Plus Care housing, assistance with moving, and housing search.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Job Counseling
  • Job Placement
  • Job Support
  • Job Training

Program Type

  • Aging
  • Counseling
  • Housing
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Blind
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • American Sign Language
  • Cape Verdean
  • French
  • Haitian-Creole
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Medical Needs
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Accredited By: Jane Doe,Inc.
  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: City of Boston