Refuge * Hope * Healing

Strategy

Long before we moved in to our new facility in Midland or expanded to Gladwin County, a group of citizens gathered and hatched a plan.

This plan became Shelterhouse & they began facilitating temporary shelter for survivors in volunteers’ homes.

But after a few short years, they realized that temporary shelter was not enough - that "more" was needed.

It's not just about providing refuge - we need to provide hope and healing.

In 1980, "more" began when we opened our first client services center, offering shelter, crisis counseling, advocacy, court accompaniment, education, therapy, & support groups.

We are able to do more because of our community.

When survivors become empowered, empowerment is infused throughout our community.

When our community is empowered, more people cultivate and nurture healthy relationships, which means more people live lives free of domestic and sexual violence.

Refuge

66 adults and 65 children sought refuge in our shelter.

4,742 safe nights were provided in shelter.

Hope

3,423 crisis helpline calls answered.

527 clients supported in preparing for court, with civil legal advocacy, criminal justice and court accompaniment.

Healing

7,429 hours of individual and group counseling.

736 adults and 274 children supported through non-residential services.