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.
In 2008, SHTC sheltered over 2,700 adult and child victims and provided non-residential services through our Resource Centers to more than 3,900 other clients seeking emotional, legal and practical support to move from “victim” to “survivor”. Staff and volunteers answered more than 41,000 hotline calls in 2008 total, an 81 percent increase over the previous year. In addition to protecting victims and creating multiple opportunities to achieve independence and self-sufficiency, SHTC focuses on prevention by educating approximately 60,000 individuals annually. The majority of these are students who learn warning signs of abusive relationships, healthy signs of productive relationships and how to locate resources.
- 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.
