Safe Houses Program, Emergency Shelter

Mission:
The Safe Houses Program is dedicated to providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals who have experienced sexual and domestic violence.

Services Provided

• Emergency Shelter: Immediate, confidential housing for survivors of intimate partner and domestic violence.
• Transitional Housing: Supportive, community-based living environments designed to foster healing and stability.
• Counseling: Access to trauma-informed counseling services for survivors.
• Safety Planning: Assistance with developing personalized safety plans to address ongoing risks.
• Critical Care Coordination: Help with connecting survivors to essential community resources and services.
• Community Resources: Referrals and connections to additional support networks and programs.

Who Is Served

• Survivors of sexual and domestic violence, regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, faith, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or geographic location.
• All services are provided free of charge.

Eligibility

• Anyone who has experienced intimate partner or domestic violence is eligible for services.
• There are no restrictions based on demographic factors or geographic location within Virginia.

Access and Service Area

• Services are accessible to residents of Louisa County and surrounding regions, including the Greater Richmond area.
• For those outside Richmond, a statewide hotline is available for resources and referrals.

Additional Information

• The program operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Survivors can access services by calling the Greater Richmond Regional hotline or the Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline for statewide support.

Note: The physical location of the shelter is confidential to protect the safety of residents.