About Second Step

Second Step located in Newtonville, MA provides sober housing for women.

Detailed description details:

The Second Step seeks to break the cycle of domestic violence, one family at a time, by providing services that enable them to remain free from abusive relationships and lead productive lives.The mission of The Second Step is to provide programs and services, both in our transitional housing and in the community (for those not in our housing) to adults and their children who have successfully taken the first step away from domestic violence.















We provide a broad range of services to empower survivors to heal, to maintain independence, and to achieve economic self-sufficiency.Our services include:1. Transitional housing2. Personal and professional skills development3.Family nurturing and stabilization4.Support for women transitioning from shelters to permanent housing5.Therapeutic programs for children6.Assistance in finding permanent housing7.On-going support for graduates of our program8.Community Outreach and education

Mission Statement

We provide comprehensive services, including safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, peer support, transitional housing, and other essential services to adults, youth, and children in Greater Boston and MetroWest.