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SafeHaven formed in 2006 through a merger of Women’s Haven and The Women’s Shelter. SafeHaven’s two emergency shelters, one in Arlington and one in Fort Worth, accommodate a combined 174 women and children, making SHTC one of the largest shelters in Texas.
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SafeHaven operates two emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence. Both shelters have a combined 174-bed capacity and offer: safety planning, living quarters, meals, clothing, transportation and medical/dental care referrals. In addition to protecting victims and creating multiple opportunities to achieve independence and self-sufficiency, SafeHaven of Tarrant County focuses on prevention by educating members of the community and engaging leaders to speak out.
A leader in the domestic violence field, SafeHaven operates specialized programs such as:
- SafeLiving, a transitional living program that successfully moves families from shelter to independence;
- SafeResponse, a 24/7 crisis intervention program available to hospitals and law enforcement;
- CampHeart, a weekend camping program for child victims;
- SafePlay, a sports camp program for child victims; and
- SafeCommunities, a social change program facilitating a specific community’s development of their own plan to end domestic violence.
- Berry Good Buys, a TCU-area resale shop offering clothing, household goods, furniture and other items at no cost to clients and at affordable prices to the public.
Check out our GuideStar report and 990 by clicking here.
SAFEHAVEN NON-DISCRIMINATION ADA Policy
Pursuant to title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §§12181-89, and its implementing regulation, 28 C. F. R. pt. 36, SafeHaven of Tarrant County (SafeHaven) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations by excluding or by providing unequal treatment to persons with disabilities. In particular, SafeHaven will not refuse to serve a client/resident because of the individual’s disability, consistent with the requirements of the ADA.
