Centre Safe

Centre Safe empowers survivors of sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking while working toward the elimination of such violence. They offer services that include:

• a 24-hour hotline: Trained counselor/advocates support individuals who have experienced violence and direct them to services
• emergency shelter: Short-term housing for those fleeing abuse/violence, with the goals of providing safety and working toward self-sufficiency
• crisis counseling: Short-term empowerment counseling, information about and referrals to other services, advocacy, and safety planning
• protection orders: Assistance in obtaining civil orders of protection for victims of abuse, sexual violence, or intimidation, including emergency orders
• legal, medical and ongoing advocacy
• transitional housing: A survivor-centered residential program lasting up to one year where residents establish goals that they believe will move them to the next step in their lives.
• support groups: Peer support groups that provide information and give participants a safe and confidential outlet to discuss past abuse and issues related to healing.
• and much more