House of Ruth — Counselor in Washington, DC
Address5 Thomas Cir NW #4 DC, Washington, DC 20005
Phone+1202-667-7001
Websitehouseofruth.org
House of Ruth is an organization in Washington, D.C. that has been providing services for 50 years. They focus on empowering survivors of domestic violence and houselessness. Their mission includes offering safe and stable housing, counseling services, and child and family development programs. They aim to help women, children, and families rebuild their lives and heal from trauma. Services include housing for single women and families, free counseling through the Domestic Violence Support Center, and trauma-informed child development services via Kidspace. House of Ruth also provides resources for employment and financial stability.
Best for
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Houseless individuals and families
- Women and children
| Key services | Housing services, Counseling services, Child and family development, Domestic violence support, Employment resources |
| Tags | domestic violence, housing, counseling, family services, child development, trauma, washington dc, empowerment, support services, survivor services |
Reviews on Google3.3 · 18 reviews
Ms. Patrice Skye is always easy to work with when I have my clients matched to house of Ruth. She is very responsive and my clients love interacting with her throughout the process of them being housed. I’m always excited to work with her because you can see she’s passionate and helpful!
Ms. Patrice Skye is always easy to work with when I have my clients matched to house of Ruth. She is very responsive and my clients love interacting with her throughout the process of them being housed. I’m always excited to work with her because you can see she’s passionate and helpful!
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If someone need some help out tell them to go to the house of or to the one I'm living in now Calvary center for women it's a good program to get yourself together.
If someone need some help out tell them to go to the house of or to the one I'm living in now Calvary center for women it's a good program to get yourself together.
I was in the process of getting a protective order and divorce from my narcissistic abusive husband. I made several trips to secure their legal representation. We discussed my case at 8pm the night before my case....I knew then this wasn't going to help. However, I showed up 1 hr earlier than my court time in hopes to cover more detail just to find out 30min before my case is to be heard that they will NOT be representing me after all. I was livid! Consequently, bc of this unprofessional and worthless organization, i lost my case. They are an organization that gets plenty of grant funds but do not uphold their purpose. They are extremely unprofessional, that's if you can get a hold of them. They don't answer the phone and they are in their office maybe 1hr out of the day. Don't waste your time with them, they did not provide any form of care or assistance. Ppl come to this place for fair representation and other resources for the sake of their family well being, They put their trust and hope in this place just to be nothing more than disappointed. This place deserves a -10, & should be renamed as House of Ruthless.
I was in the process of getting a protective order and divorce from my narcissistic abusive husband. I made several trips to secure their legal representation. We discussed my case at 8pm the night before my case....I knew then this wasn't going to help. However, I showed up 1 hr earlier than my court time in hopes to cover more detail just to find out 30min before my case is to be heard that they will NOT be representing me after all. I was livid! Consequently, bc of this unprofessional and worthless organization, i lost my case. They are an organization that gets plenty of grant funds but do not uphold their purpose. They are extremely unprofessional, that's if you can get a hold of them. They don't answer the phone and they are in their office maybe 1hr out of the day. Don't waste your time with them, they did not provide any form of care or assistance. Ppl come to this place for fair representation and other resources for the sake of their family well being, They put their trust and hope in this place just to be nothing more than disappointed. This place deserves a -10, & should be renamed as House of Ruthless.
Noo, FAMILY OWNED. Thanks for your response , But for a company to enter a shower while occupied is not business oriented.
Noo, FAMILY OWNED. Thanks for your response , But for a company to enter a shower while occupied is not business oriented.
I have reached out to this organization several times and have gotten nowhere. It's been at least a month since the first time I reached out to them and still nothing. Not a returned phone call, NOTHING. Fraudulent
I have reached out to this organization several times and have gotten nowhere. It's been at least a month since the first time I reached out to them and still nothing. Not a returned phone call, NOTHING. Fraudulent
I am a survivor of domestic violence, believe me when i tell you it feels like i'm still in a domestic situation, the only difference is that my face is not busted or bruised. That staff here are truly unprofessional Mrs. Latoya who is supposed to intake young children and mothers in domestic situation stated that i was not good mother for not having my child and that she was a better mother than me and if she were to not have her child she would go crazy. First of all i am truly hurt as a mother not to be with my child second it was not her place to say anything like that to me as her to be in the place of work and third i have to stay sane to get myself together to be with my son again, again These staff are cruel and they try to put us down rather than lift us up because their not in our shoes, and they cant relate to us the case mangers have favorites of who they want to help and not to help my case manger gets upset when i tell her i dont feel she has help me with the things i have asked her to do for me and she states to not ask her at all if she not doing her job. So at this point what do you do? Please don't believe these make believe views and comments you see. I currently stay a house a Ruth pl;ease take my word . The only Person who some what care a little is Mrs. Serteria the program manager. Thats about it.
I am a survivor of domestic violence, believe me when i tell you it feels like i'm still in a domestic situation, the only difference is that my face is not busted or bruised. That staff here are truly unprofessional Mrs. Latoya who is supposed to intake young children and mothers in domestic situation stated that i was not good mother for not having my child and that she was a better mother than me and if she were to not have her child she would go crazy. First of all i am truly hurt as a mother not to be with my child second it was not her place to say anything like that to me as her to be in the place of work and third i have to stay sane to get myself together to be with my son again, again These staff are cruel and they try to put us down rather than lift us up because their not in our shoes, and they cant relate to us the case mangers have favorites of who they want to help and not to help my case manger gets upset when i tell her i dont feel she has help me with the things i have asked her to do for me and she states to not ask her at all if she not doing her job. So at this point what do you do? Please don't believe these make believe views and comments you see. I currently stay a house a Ruth pl;ease take my word . The only Person who some what care a little is Mrs. Serteria the program manager. Thats about it.
Beautiful caring and loving staffers every time I've been to a meeting. What a great place to find big hearts!
Beautiful caring and loving staffers every time I've been to a meeting. What a great place to find big hearts!
I lived in house of Ruth in Washington DC when I was only 18yrs old. It was a hard time for me. If u don't be into sign in on time u lose ur bed. The only thing that was good that came out of there was the church every Sunday a bus would pick us up, those who wanted to go. Would go to this church. I mean I felt that when the choir sang I felt the music in my bones. I felt that they was talking to me. I have never been to a church like that ever.that is the only good thing that I can remember at that crazy place. But just like the other person said don't get stuck there. Don't get caught up in the game some women been there for years.Sad. god bless
I lived in house of Ruth in Washington DC when I was only 18yrs old. It was a hard time for me. If u don't be into sign in on time u lose ur bed. The only thing that was good that came out of there was the church every Sunday a bus would pick us up, those who wanted to go. Would go to this church. I mean I felt that when the choir sang I felt the music in my bones. I felt that they was talking to me. I have never been to a church like that ever.that is the only good thing that I can remember at that crazy place. But just like the other person said don't get stuck there. Don't get caught up in the game some women been there for years.Sad. god bless
It is a roof over my head. When I should feel grateful i wonder. For those who are use to living with others it may be alright. But if you have lived on your own and never had to live under some elses rules . it is hard. 60 years old and being told what to do or you could loose your bed... hard. Being housed with ex cons, thiefs, loud and obnoxious femaies. Takes a lot to hold on to your own sanity. Oh if you are sick and need to rest... this is not the place for you. If you must - be prepared get your lock, personal hygienes and especially toliet paper. and you are all set. Blessings. Just remember - this is the first step to your new beginnings - Don't get caught up and get stuck. Keep moving and praying. GOD is awesome....
It is a roof over my head. When I should feel grateful i wonder. For those who are use to living with others it may be alright. But if you have lived on your own and never had to live under some elses rules . it is hard. 60 years old and being told what to do or you could loose your bed... hard. Being housed with ex cons, thiefs, loud and obnoxious femaies. Takes a lot to hold on to your own sanity. Oh if you are sick and need to rest... this is not the place for you. If you must - be prepared get your lock, personal hygienes and especially toliet paper. and you are all set. Blessings. Just remember - this is the first step to your new beginnings - Don't get caught up and get stuck. Keep moving and praying. GOD is awesome....
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