The
word “shelter” can bring to mind different images. Some may hear that word and
think of a safe place. Others may associate the term with an image of one large
room filled with sleeping cots. It’s often the unknown of the meaning of the
word shelter that makes victims of domestic and sexual violence hesitate before
reaching out for help.
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| The dinning room has plenty of space for everyone to eat. |
The
emergency shelter at SafeHouse is staffed 24/7 by trained Advocates. 56 beds
are spread throughout 12 rooms, and each of those 12 rooms has its own
bathroom. Residents share a large, restaurant quality kitchen. There is also a
playground and a childcare room that families may use.
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| Even adults love to spend some time on this swing set! |
We
believe shelter should be more than a bed. It takes support to leave an abusive
relationship and to get back on your feet. That is why every resident is
assigned a case manager to help provide residents with the resources they need
to find jobs, clothing, household items, and permanent housing. A full-time
counselor is also available for individual, group, and family sessions. The
child and family Advocate provides childcare while the parent is in case
management and counseling, and she plans activities and field trips for the
kids.
SafeHouse
works hard to ensure residents associate our shelter with a safe place. Going
into a shelter is never an ideal situation, but we try to make our clients
comfortable as they begin the hard road to rebuilding their lives. It’s why we
choose to call ourselves SafeHouse.
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| Shelter staff loves to throw parties for the residents. The fall festival is one of our favorites! |
We
are here if you need us. Our emergency shelter can be reached 24/7 at (205)
669-7233 or 669-SAFE.
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| All 12 rooms were recently repainted and refurnished. Our Board of Directors did a great job on this room! |
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