Shelter Services

Safe Harbor provides emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children who are in crisis. We cover the basics first—food, shelter, medical care, and new schools for the children (if necessary).

Once we make sure that a victim is safe, we can give clients the support and resources they need to set goals and to gain strength and hope.  During their shelter stay (averaging 6-8 weeks), each client works with Safe Harbor’s professional staff to identify needs and set goals. Clients receive individual and group counseling, case management, referrals, advocacy, and all basic living necessities during their shelter stay. Follow-up support is available for clients who have completed their stay. All services are free of charge for victims and their children. Our two current shelters are located in Greenville (34-bed shelter) and Anderson (20-bed shelter); plans are being made for a third shelter in Oconee County (16-20 beds) to be opened by 2015. Safe Harbor gives clients the tools they need to make the permanent changes necessary for a life without domestic violence.  We also provide emotional support, with counseling and conversations with other victims.

Safe Harbor shelter clients receive the following services:

Food and lodging, laundry facilities, clothing, personal items and other necessities.

Case management and referrals for medical care, housing, employment, job training, education, childcare and transportation.

Counseling

Living skills classes taught by community experts

Legal advocacy—help with court appearances, protective orders and other legal matters

Follow-up support for clients who’ve left Safe Harbor but still need counseling, advocacy or other help.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call 911 or our crisis line at 1.800.291.2139.  Don’t wait.