The Key Transitional Living Program

The Transitional Living Program serves individuals and/or families who are survivors of domestic violence and, are in need of independent and safe housing and are committed to securing a better future for themselves and for their children.  We provide this assistance under a scattered site model.

The program participants locate housing that is close to the support networks that they have already established, such as churches, family or their children's schools.  We provide services including case management, outreach, information and referrals to other community agencies and programs as well as client advocacy and support.  Together, we formulate goals and determine what assistance is available and to what extent the participant wants our assistance.

We are here to lend a hand!

The Transitional Living Program emphasizes the empowerment of participants.  The program provides counseling, individual advocacy, and transitional housing for individuals or families who would otherwise be homeless.  Many services are coordinated with other community agencies and organizations to encourage autonomy.

Life Skills - Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and are designed to assist in teaching independent living skills.  Pre-registration is required to uphold the integrity of the group focus.

What should I do if I am in an abusive relationship?

Develop a safety plan for yourself and your children.   If you need help with this, please contact one of our programs listed here.

Find a safe place to go.  Consider asking to stay with a friend, relative or another person you can fully trust.  You may also want to consider seeking help by calling a number listed below to find emergency shelter and other helpful community resources.

If possible, bring these items with you when you leave:  social security numbers/cards, banking information, medical information, and medications, car and house keys, car title and money.

You are not alone!

If you know someone in an abusive relationship, inform that person of helpful options and trust them to make decisions that are best for them.

  • Don't blame the victim.
  • Tell him/her to leave or divorce.
  • Ask the victim why they stay.

Help is available.

  • Beloit Domestic Violence Center 24-hour Crisis Line (608)365-1119
  • YWCA Alternatives to Violence 24-hour Help Line (608)752-2583
  • Sexual Assault Recovery Program (SARP) 24-hour Hotline (866)666-4576
  • Victim-Witness Program (608)757-5569
  • First Call (608)363-8800

If you need additional information:  contact Ada at (608)856-0022.