Dwelling Place

Community Education - Our trauma-informed care consists of two primary healing principles: safety and empowerment. We have over 20 years of experience in providing services to victims of domestic abuse. We combine best practices with a strong Christian environment. We were founded on the understanding that in order to help victims of domestic abuse heal from their emotional wounds, our programs must be Christ-centered and comprehensive addressing the whole person. The Organization provides a comprehensive domestic abuse program and support services for residents, including intensive case management, support groups, education on domestic abuse, classes on budgeting and managing finances, parenting skills, shopping for affordable groceries and cooking nutritious meals on a limited budget, Bible Study and Christian spiritual support. Collaborative partnerships also exist to provide resources for employment counseling, therapy, and affordable housing.

Residential Program- With so many single mothers in our programs, The Dwelling Place also provides programming for their children. All the children in our homes receive ongoing case management, mental and behavioral health services, individual trauma therapy, and age-appropriate educational services to help them heal. All the mothers in our program also receive personalized parenting case management and education to help them meet their children's individual needs and find the best services available for their family.With our Children's Program, we envision eliminating the generational cycle of abuse through education and by showing children they are loved and have value. The goal is to promote healing from trauma and opportunities for growth in social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Children in our program experience safety and freedom from fear, strengthen their relationship with their mom, express and identify emotions in healthy ways, and learn dynamics of healthy relationships.

Our Alumni program ensures sustained freedom from abuse and tracks the long-term outcomes of residents who have transitioned from the Organization. We offer a higher level of intentional support through mentorship, monthly case management, monthly support group, and quarterly activities.