SafeHaven of Tarrant County

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Domestic violence is the single largest cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States, more that muggings, car accidents and rapes combined. Each year between 2 million and 4 million women are battered, and 2,000 of these battered women will die of their injuries (Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2000). There is no typical victim. Domestic violence occurs among all ages, races, and socioeconomic classes.

If you or someone you know is being abused, it is imperative that you seek assistance. In order to stop domestic violence, SafeHaven of Tarrant County provides a wide variety of services to victims.

24-Hour Hotline

SafeHaven's 24-Hour Hotline is staffed with trained advocates to assist individuals affected by domestic violence. Our trained staff provides crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals, access to our emergency shelter, and access to SafeHaven's community based services. The hotline is available 24-hours a day 7 days a week in both English and Spanish.

SafeHaven 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
1-877-701-SAFE (7233)

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

All calls are confidential!

Emergency Shelter

SafeHaven’s shelter facilities are able to comfortably accommodate up to 174 women and children on any given day. The shelters operate under the rule of “the shelter is never full”. SafeHaven of Tarrant County applies this rule on a daily basis ensuring a victim is never turned away due to lack of space.

The shelters provide:

Living quarters
Meals/snacks
Clothing
Transportation
Referral to medical and dental care
Counseling
Support Groups
Children’s recreational and therapeutic activities (Activities specifically focus on developing non-violent relationships, social skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.)
Case management

Transitional Living

When leaving a shelter, survivors need a safety net of services and support to establish and sustain self-sufficiency; otherwise, financial distress may force their return to the batterer. Assisting abused women and children to live independently and free from violence is the primary goal of SafeHaven. Through services provided in our transitional housing programs, these families have a secure environment in which to obtain life skills, education, employment.

Counseling Services

SafeHaven has two individual Counseling Centers, located in Fort Worth and Arlington. Counseling services are available to shelter and transitional living clients, as well as, victims living within the community. Services include individual counseling for victims of domestic violence and play therapy for their children. Clients are able to set specific goals toward making healthy and positive life changes. Counseling is available in both English and Spanish. Support group services are available at these locations as well as at other locations throughout Tarrant County.

Support Group Services

SOAR (Support in Overcoming Abusive Relationships), SafeHaven's support groups, are held at various locations throughout Tarrant County. These groups allow women to discuss issues resulting from verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Women help women in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Counselors are present to guide, encourage and support clients toward a healthy change. Both English and Spanish support groups are available.

Legal Services

The legal system can often be intimidating for individuals seeking solace after experiencing domestic violence. To assist our clients with legal issues, direct legal representation and services are available to our residential and non-residential clients through SafeHaven. We can provide assistance in the following matters: