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Trail Ride Date Set
The date for the 29th annual Haven House Trail Ride has been set for September 23, 2017. Pledge sheets will be ready by August 1st. If you want to get on our mailing list, please call us at 573-686-4873.
Fundraising Opportunities
If you are looking for a group project to assist those who have been left homeless due to domestic or sexual violence, we have lots of good ideas, from collecting specific items to collecting money for a special project here at the shelter. If your group wants to expand past their membership and host a…
Donate Items
We are pleased to accept many items that help us serve hundreds of families annually. All canned and perishable foods are always welcomed, especially fresh produce, coffee, tea, sugar and condiments. Many groups and families ask that caterers drop party leftovers by the shelter for residents to enjoy, which is always a welcomed surprise! We…
Volunteer Opportunities
We have many opportunities for you to share your time and talents, from babysitting to filing papers. The shelter is always at near capacity and just having an extra set of hands makes a huge difference. Helping a resident with meal preparation, answering the hotline, or completing an intake with a woman who is just…
Hotline
We are available 24 hours each day to talk with anyone who is being affected by domestic or sexual violence. You may be in crisis, feel you need to enter Haven House, or just need to talk about your situation. We will be happy to help with information and referrals, assist with a safety plan…
Shelter
Haven House has 31 beds available for women and children who are homeless due to domestic violence. While in the shelter, adult survivors have the opportunity to safety plan and set goals for their families. They may join a peer support group and will be assigned an advocate to help with community referrals. Shelter is…
Support Groups
Our peer support groups are facilitated by trained professionals, and while not therapeutic in nature, many participants find encouragement, strength and support from engaging in daily discussions with women who have experienced the same problems. Support groups are held Monday-Friday at 10:00 am and are at no cost to participants. Any woman who is a…
Outreach
Not everyone who utilizes Haven House is need of shelter. Advocates are available to meet with survivors individually to discuss the dynamics of domestic violence, its effects on the family and the most common experiences of women who have been victimized. They can assist with safety planning and community referrals as survivors find ways to…
Court Advocacy
Advocates are available in both the 36th Judicial Circuit civil and criminal courts. Assistance with protection orders, court accompaniment and applications for Crime Victims Assistance are services offered to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Advocates can also offer empathetic listening, community referrals and information about domestic violence and its effects on the…