Refer a Woman to First Light

First Light is a voluntary, nonclinical six month program for women rebuilding after domestic or sexual violence. Before submitting a referral, please confirm that she knows about the referral and is interested in being contacted.

How the Referral Works

1. Submit the Referral

Complete the professional referral form.

2. We Contact Her

First Light contacts her to discuss the program and determine whether it may be a good fit.

3. She Attends a Welcome Gathering

She can attend a Welcome Gathering, ask questions, and decide whether she wants to continue.

4. She Chooses What Comes Next

Participation is always voluntary.

She knows the referral is being submitted.
She understands that First Light is voluntary and nonclinical.
She is beyond immediate crisis.
First Light is not being presented as court ordered treatment or required participation.

A referral allows First Light to contact her. It does not automatically enroll her in the program.

Before You Refer

She knows the referral is being submitted.
She understands that First Light is voluntary and nonclinical.
She is beyond immediate crisis.
First Light is not being presented as court ordered treatment or required participation.

A referral allows First Light to contact her. It does not automatically enroll her in the program.

She Can Apply Herself

If she would rather contact First Light directly, send her to the participant application.

Apply to First Light

Ready to Make a Referral?

Submit the professional referral form, and First Light will contact her directly.

Your first name

Your last name

Organization

Your email

Participant name

Participant email

Optional. Providing an email address does not send a participant email unless both confirmations below are checked.

The participant has specifically agreed that First Light may contact her by email.

A participant email is sent only when this and the safe-email confirmation below are both checked.

Email is a safe way for First Light to contact the participant.

Participant phone

The participant knows this referral is being submitted and has agreed that First Light may contact her.

Why does First Light appear to be a useful next step?

Keep this brief and avoid unnecessary details about traumatic experiences.

I would also like to receive occasional First Light news and updates by email.

Privacy and Follow-Up

First Light does not share participation details or personal information with the referring organization without the participant's permission, except where required by law.