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SafeHouse of Shelby County

P.O. Box 620
205-669-1877

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