Strategy In 1980, "more" began when we opened Long before we moved in to our new our first client services center, offering facility in Midland or expanded to shelter, crisis counseling, advocacy, court Gladwin County, a group of citizens accompaniment, education, therapy, & gathered and hatched a plan. support groups.
This plan became Shelterhouse & they We are able to do more because of our began facilitating temporary shelter for community. survivors in volunteers’ homes.
When survivors become empowered, But after a few short years, they empowerment is infused throughout our realized that temporary shelter was not community. enough - that "more" was needed.
When our community is empowered, It's not just about providing refuge more people cultivate and nurture we need to provide hope and healing. healthy relationships, which means more people live lives free of domestic and sexual violence.
66 adults and 65 children sought refuge in our shelter.
Refuge 4,742 safe nights were provided in shelter.
3,423 crisis helpline calls answered.
Hope
527 clients supported in preparing for court, with civil legal advocacy, criminal justice and court accompaniment.
7,429 hours of individual and group counseling.
Healing 736 adults and 274 children supported through non-residential services.
