Haven House maintains a shelter where women and their children may seek help any time they are in danger. We are able to accommodate up to twenty residents at one time. Victims are able to stay safe in our Shelter while they make decisions about what they will do next. We offer alternative housing options for male victims of domestic violence.

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Haven House provides a crisis line that is answered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals in crisis, survivors, or anyone who knows someone in crisis are encouraged to call and talk to a trained advocate about their situation.

Immediate support

If you are dealing with a domestic violence or sexual assault crisis, we are here. Advocates are ready to respond at all times of the day or night. We can help you assess your situation, understand your options, connect to essential resources, or just be with you when you need to see a friendly face. An advocate is available to listen and help you identify your safety options. Please call us at any time.

A plan that fits you

You are the only one who truly understands your situation and how to keep yourself safe. We can help you identify patterns, assess your options, and make a plan based on what you want to do.

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Children who have lived in a home with domestic violence are impacted by what they have witnessed or experienced. Haven House has staff members specially trained to help children gain self-confidence and understand that they are not the cause of what they have experienced. Our Shelter provides a stable environment with age appropriate play areas, an outdoor playground, and arranged transportation to schools. The Family Advocates are also able provide support, education, and referrals to parents.

The legal system can be difficult to understand and navigate, our advocates are trained in legal advocacy and can help with protective orders, applying to pro bono legal services, accompanying petitioners to hearings, and more. And when we don’t know the answers, we can help connect you with people who do.

Note: Haven House advocates are not lawyers and cannot offer legal advice.

The Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) located in Homer and Kenai, are committed to minimizing trauma a child victim experiences during the process of investigation. Our Centers serve children ages 0-17 and their non-offending family members. A multidisciplinary team consisting of Law Enforcement, Office of Children’s Services, the District Attorney’s Office, Victim Advocates, Forensic Nurses, and Mental Health professionals. This coordinated team effort produces comprehensive and efficient investigation, resulting in more successful prosecution and treatment outcomes. The CAC is truly a Peninsula-wide endeavor to bring together the numerous community partners that address the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. The Haven House CAC is currently recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an Associate Member and is also a member in good standing of the Alaska Children’s Alliance.

Prevention at Haven House consists of several programs and strategies in which we partner with other nonprofits, schools, coalitions, and community groups to be more effective. These include Girls on the Run, ACES and Resiliency Education, Homer Community Coalitions, Alaska Men Choose Respect, and Green Dot bystander intervention training. Prevention staff also offer community education to 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Health classes and groups who request it. We facilitate engaging and interactive classes on subjects ranging from healthy relationships, consent, substance misuse, recognizing and addressing warning signs of abuse, resiliency, coping skills, and communication.

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