News

September 9, 2020

Wellspring Legal Clinic, Walk-In Services Open

As New York loosens restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, Wellspring is working to further open up our in-person and other services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. But even during the peak of the COVID-19 spread in New York, Wellspring knew that abuse would not stop, and we did not stop, either.

For the last 4+ months, Wellspring has continued to provide help through our 24-hour hotline (518-584-8188) and our Internet-based chat service; emergency domestic violence shelter and long-term housing program, New View; legal advocacy, and more.

Walk-In Services Open
Wellspring’s office (480 Broadway, LL-20, Saratoga Springs) is now open to people who need to meet with us in person. We are following public health guidelines — requiring staff and visitors to wear masks, providing hand sanitizer, and cleaning often.
In March, we had temporarily paused our walk-in services to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but offered services over the phone.

Legal Clinic Resumes
Wellspring’s Legal Clinic is also back up and running, now by phone, in a changed schedule.
The clinic is now on the third Wednesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. on select dates, including September 16, November 18, January 20, 2021 and March 17, 2021.

Project Hope and Power Updates
We hope to offer our 8-week financial literacy program, Project Hope and Power, online; please stay tuned for more information and email info@wellspringcares.org if you want to know when it has been scheduled.