If something about your relationship scares you or you believe that you and your children are not safe, Harbor House is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the Hotline at (316) 263-6000.

Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter

Harbor House at Catholic Charities is more than a safe shelter for survivors of severe violence. Harbor House uses outreach advocacy services to guide survivors of abuse through the judicial, medical and DCF systems.

Harbor House provides a variety of services each year to hundreds trying to leave abusive relationships but who never step foot in the shelter. All services are provided with the goal of breaking the cycle of violence against women and their children

Harbor House offers these services free of charge:

• Case management (employment and job training, housing and support in court).
• Economic advocacy.
• Referrals to community resources.

• 24-hour hotline (316-263-6000).
• Individualized safety planning.
• Assistance with district court services, including advocacy, protection orders and more.
• Counseling, support groups and educational courses (i.e. healthy relationships, parenting and budgeting).
• Case management (employment and job training, housing and support in court).
• Economic advocacy.
• Referrals to community resources.

For those staying in our emergency shelter for survivors and their minor children, Harbor House also offers:

• Peace of mind in a secured facility in an undisclosed location.
• Privacy with 12 furnished resident units, each with a private bathroom.
• Three meals each day in cafeteria.
• Transportation assistance.
• Personal hygiene and room cleaning supplies.
• Health assessments and referrals for medical needs.
• Special attention to children’s schooling, physical and mental health, and developmental needs.
• Children’s programs, as well as indoor and outdoor play areas.
• An assigned case manager who will assist survivor with establishing a housing plan, obtaining employment, applying for housing support services, arranging childcare and making referrals to other service providers in the community.
• Referrals for drug, alcohol and mental health counseling.

For those staying in our emergency shelter for survivors and their minor children, Harbor House also offers:

• Peace of mind in a secured facility in an undisclosed location.
• Privacy with 12 furnished resident units, each with a private bathroom.
• Three meals each day in cafeteria.
• Transportation assistance.
• Personal hygiene and room cleaning supplies.
• Health assessments and referrals for medical needs.
• Special attention to children’s schooling, physical and mental health, and developmental needs.
• Children’s programs, as well as indoor and outdoor play areas.
• An assigned case manager who will assist survivor with establishing a housing plan, obtaining employment, applying for housing support services, arranging childcare and making referrals to other service providers in the community.
• Referrals for drug, alcohol and mental health counseling.

Partners

Harbor House is an active participant in the Wichita/Sedgwick County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition and works with many community partners to focus on prevention efforts.

Harbor House staff also works collaboratively with community partners in law enforcement and the district attorney’s office.

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