Safe Harbor provides temporary safe shelter for victims of family violence and their children.
Advent support their efforts through monetary assistance and volunteer resources.
Mission of Safe Harbor
To provide temporary safe shelter for victims of family violence and their children.
To train and educate the general public, parents and children, and
professionals who deal with victims and perpetrators of domestic
violence.
To coordinate a sustained effort to alleviate the escalating and
devastating problem of family violence in our community.
Operation
Safe Harbor, Inc. provides a 24-hour a day, 7 day a week, year round crisis line and emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Professional counselors, paraprofessionals, and trained volunteers provide direct assessment, support, counseling, and case management to assist these victims of violent crime with relocation, employment, and other professional services as needed during their residency at the shelter. Other Safe Harbor services include victim advocacy for clients going through family court, hospital emergency room victim services, and educational programs in Greenville County high schools that teach students about domestic violence and promote healthy dating relationships. Speakers are also available for any church or civic group interested in learning more about domestic violence. Safe Harbor also maintains a group of volunteers who provide many client services and outreach into our community.
Safe Harbor, Inc. currently employs 15 full time staff, and part time staff as needed. We have over 200 volunteers. Our funding sources include the United Way, government contracts and grants, and community donations. The shelters generate no revenue through fee for service, therefore, volunteer and community support are needed for the existence of this service.