FAQs
If you still have questions please contact us directly.
Yes. This affiliation brings opportunities for staff and volunteer training, multi-agency networking, peer collaboration, and community support.
Example: Twice annually, many corporations that participate in United Way, reach out to affiliated agencies to make repairs, paint, host a food drive, organize a special children’s activity, and many other special projects.
BATP was incorporated in November of 1991. The current shelter was opened on May 15, 1996, and the Crisis Intervention Center and Administrative offices were opened in March of 2000.
North Galveston Counties, Northeast Brazoria County and Harris and Chambers Counties in their entirety. When safety is an issue, we assist individuals from any area.
Our Crisis Intervention Center and Administrative Office is located at 210 S. Walnut, Webster, TX 77598. We also have a satellite office in Chambers County, which is located at 2202 S. Main, Anahuac, TX 77514. The phone number is 281-338-7600.
BATP provides services to any individual impacted by family violence or sexual assault. Services are provided without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religious affiliation, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law, or other forms of identity. All are welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome at our Crisis Intervention Center:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am-8:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Satellite Chambers County Office
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm.
The crisis hotline, accompaniment, and shelter services are provided 24-hours per day. Please call the hotline at 281-286-2525 for 24-hour a day assistance.
No. BATP believes in the personal rights and choices of all persons to experience their individual spirituality. Adults in shelter attend the church of their choice and area churches may provide special activities on-site. An adult in shelter is completely free to attend or not attend any activity presented by any group.
No. Shelter is an intensive part of our work and it is essential in providing a safe haven from abuse. However, the agency’s non-residential program assists more clients each year through its diverse service menu to clients who need assistance other than shelter.
BATP receives state and federal grant money that is specific to certain components of operating its service programs. The agency depends on the generosity of its community to provide much of its annual operating funds. Contributions make up the shortfall.
Grants sources include: Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); Office of the Attorney General (SAPCS-State and Federal), Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Division (VOCA), Federal Emergency Management Assistance, City of Houston CDBG, City of Houston-Emergency Shelter, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA),OVAG, Supportive Housing Programs and United Way of Houston and Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County.
Funding through private foundations and community support. Corporations and individuals support the agency by becoming a partner. Our partners are recognized annually at our annual meeting and throughout the year on our website and in various printed materials.
