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S.A.F.E. House Programs
& Services On May 1, 1976, five
Albuquerque women met to hold the first meeting of the original
Women's Community Association (WCA), now called S.A.F.E.
House. Their purpose was to provide temporary shelter,
services, and education for women and their children who were in a
state of crisis as a result of physical; sexual; emotional/mental;
or economic abuse and/or stalking. Since that time, S.A.F.E.
House has expanded its services to all victims of domestic
violence, regardless of gender. Services are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
Free
Programs
Shelter From
Domestic Violence: One of the largest shelters in the
United States, we can house over 85 adult and child residents. Each
year we provide safe shelter for between 800 and 1000 women, men,
and children. A significant number of our residents are
children. In fact, at any given time, approximately 60
percent of S.A.F.E. House residents are children.
The
shelter offers a safe haven where residents receive three
nutritious meals per day and snacks; clothing and toiletries;
health care; individual and group counseling; employment and
housing referrals; transportation; legal advocacy and information;
counseling for children and parental support (also see Children's
Program); and support from other residents who share similar
experiences. Our goal is to provide quality care and effective
services to educate and empower victims of domestic
violence.
Resident
Advocacy: Advocacy for survivors begins when they call our
crisis line which operates 24/7/365. Advocates screen calls
to ensure the services we offer will meet the caller's needs.
Advocates help survivors arrange transportation to the
shelter. Once a survivor is safely in the shelter, Resident
Advocates ensure survivors are oriented to our facility, have
clothing, and toiletries.
Pathways
Transitional Housing Program: The Pathways Transitional
Living Program provides long term support for families establishing
violence free lives. This two year program provides case
management and rental assistance for all participants. The
purpose of this program is to provide the support and services
needed for participants to become healthy, contributing members of
our community when they leave the program.
Families in
Transition Program: Our Families in Transition (FIT)
program is designed to help non-abusive parents and children
recover from the effects of violence. Support groups offer
guidance in understanding and moving past the violence. The
program also provides family-centered activities for the
non-abusive parent s and children to help them learn safe and
healthy ways of being a family. The FIT program provides
children's programming and offers individual family coaching to
enhance parent/child relationships. Our adult and child
therapists provide trauma reduction and crisis intervention
services. We also offer Parenting Support, Substance Abuse,
Kid's Wellness and Survivor Support Groups.
Second
Chances: Our resale shop accepts donations of all
kinds. Donations are used both at the shelter and by Pathways
participants. Items not needed by survivors are sold at
Second Chances and all proceeds are used to support our
programs. Second Chances is located at 1301 San Mateo
N.E. (505)265-9233
Community
Education: Our Community Education Director is
available to provide information on domestic violence, the dynamics
of domestic violence, and S.A.F.E. House programs and
services. We provide education via presentations and booths
throughout the community, including to businesses, schools, and
civic organizations. For the last three years, Bernalillo
County has had the highest number of domestic violence incidents
and the highest number of domestic violence related homicides of
any other county in New Mexico. We believe that, in
conjunction with services, education is the key to ending the cycle
of violence. If you would like to request a presentation or
our participation in a community awareness event, please call
Crystal Hollon at (505)247-4219.
Volunteers:
The volunteer program is designed to link community members, who
wish to give of their time and services, to the residents of
S.A.F.E. House. There are many areas of service available to
volunteers, from direct residential services to fundraising.
We value the volunteer team for their ongoing assistance to both
staff and residents of the shelter. To view volunteer
opportunities and requirements click How can I
help? To volunteer please fill out the
online application, go to www.1-800-Volunteer.org, or call Crystal
Hollon at (505)247-4219.
Other
Services:
- A
weekly helath clinic offered by Healthcare for the
Homeless
- NA/AA Groups
- Tutoring for school aged
residents provided by APS Title I
- Free Transportation to
necessary appointments
Community
Support: S.A.F.E. House is supported by the United Way of
Central New Mexico, the City of Albuquerque, the New Mexico Crime
Victims Reparation Commission, New Mexico Children Youth &
Families Department and caring community members through privated
donations. |
