The Well is a community for women in recovery from sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. The mission of The Well is to provide sanctuary along with an array of support services and educational opportunities for women who have been trafficked, forced to partake in non-consensual sex acts, and sexually exploited.
The Well
A RECOVERY AND HOUSING PROGRAM
Developed primarily as a safe house, The Well’s residential program provides long-term secure housing as a haven from social, psychological and economic factors. Services are provided free of charge and are aimed at developing a foundation of recovery and stability, leading to independent and healthy lives.
The Well safe house is located on 82 acres within Bucks County, PA that is zoned for residential group homes. The house was completely renovated during the summer of 2014, largely through the efforts of volunteers who provided both labor and materials.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WELL AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:
- Housing for up to two years
- Vocational training & Employment: Worthwhile Thrift
- Meals
- Clothing
- Individual and group counseling (trauma-informed and evidence-based)
- Transportation
- Life Skills (Cleaning/chores, Laundry, Grocery shopping, Cooking/baking, Financial Management)
- Wellness (Health literacy, Nutrition, Exercise)
- Education: Tutoring, working to complete schooling (i.e. GED, Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree, various certifications for fields of work)
- Mentoring; relationship building
- Creative Activities: art, music, writing (recreational and therapeutic)
- Recreation: games, crafts, outside & physical activities (i.e. rock climbing, horseback riding, bicycling, Yoga, etc.)
- Access to services in the community: substance abuse programs and support groups; medical and dental care; victim services (case management and legal)
- Spiritual growth
SURVIVOR STORIES
JANINE'S STORY
BUNMI'S STORY
NIKKI'S STORY
BECOME A MENTOR
We know that positive support systems play a vital role in helping women with trauma, substance abuse and criminal justice involvement build successful lives in the community, so our goal is to help cultivate a network of supportive relationships for participants at The Well
The mentoring program connects participants at The Well with other women in the community who can walk alongside them and offer support while on their journey to healing and independence. Mentors are provided training and guidance as they work as role models, advocates, and friends to the participants.
Learn about how you can support survivors on a personal level by emailing BCarney@worthwhilewear.org