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Our Agency
SafeHouse is a full-service domestic violence and sexual assault center
that provides emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to
victims. SafeHouse received its 501(c)(3) status in 1989.
Our Mission
The mission of SafeHouse is to empower survivors of domestic violence
and sexual assault by breaking the cycle of violence and preventing
future incidents of abuse through the provision of shelter, education,
and support services throughout the community.
SafeHouse accomplishes its mission by providing the following:
- Shelter, counseling, case management,
community resource referrals, and other services to help
clients and their children obtain safe self-sufficiency
- Individual and group counseling on the
dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault for children and adults
as well as
parenting support
- An advocacy program to
accompany women
to court appearances and educate victims in court about the cycle of
violence
- Sexual assault and domestic violence
advocates on call 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Sexual assault advocates accompany
victims to the hospital, assist
victims through law enforcement, court systems, and provide
counseling
- Education and awareness programs for
schools, hospitals, police departments, courts, social
services, and other community members
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Important Information |
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Click here for simple steps to protect
yourself.
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Crisis
Line (24-hr x 7-days):
(205) 669-7233 (SAFE)
SafeHouse of Shelby County
P.O. Box 620
Columbiana, AL 35051
Admin: (205) 669-1877
Fax:
(205) 669-1889
E-mail:
safehouse@safehouse.org
Llama gratis a nuestra línea de teléfono confidencial, Linea
Nacional Sobre La Violencia Domestica.
1-800-799-7233
u TTY para los sordos
1-800-787-3224
Se
Habla Español
http://www.acadv.org/spanish.html
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Features |
The music of David Graves:
Inspired by the life and courage of Jodi, a
former victim of domestic violence, $3 of each CD purchased will
go to SafeHouse.
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