I started at Henderson House as a volunteer in 2002, and have been on staff now for 12 1/2 years. Henderson House offers an all inclusive environment, and clients are never judged. We are here when they need us. We have comprehensive knowledge about community resources, assistance with filling out Restraining Orders, Stalking Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders and Elderly/Disabled Restraining Orders. and as well as Safety Planning when, and if, someone chooses to leave an unhealthy relationship. I am proud to work for such an amazing agency.
Henderson House has many services it offers our county.... we partner with other organizations in our county as well, to help wrap services around our families that are at risk to keep women and their children going, assisting them through self-sufficiency, and sustaining their own long term safe and stable housing, especially if those families lack support from family and friends. Henderson House offers Support Groups, assistance with protective orders, Emergency Shelter, Outreach educational programs. I have utilized Support groups from Henderson House, from there I decided to become a volunteer, I have volunteered for Henderson House for five years, went to college for three, and now I am proud to say I am a primary Domestic violence, and Sexual assault advocate for the Henderson House Advocacy center.
As a survivor of domestic and sexual violence, I sought refuge in the Henderson House Shelter in 2008. The advocates there helped me learn the tools I needed to move forward and thrive. I wanted to pay back this wonderful organization, so I came back as a volunteer and have worked my way up to be the Primary Shelter Advocate! it is amazing to come full circle and help others in their healing process.
An amazing resource for the people of Yamhill county! Open, friendly, caring, supportive 24 hours a day!
I have personally been involved with this non-profit since 1983 starting out as a volunteer and later joining the Board of Directors. I know that this organization has always strived to serve the community needs to the best of its ability, with integrity and compassion. The goal of this non-profit, has always been to serve the needs and support our clients towards a violence free life, and to give our clients confidence and respect of self. Beverly Knutz, McMinnville, Oregon
Anyone can go to Henderson House for help, everything is confidential, there's a 24 hour crisis line and anyone can call with questions, for options or just to have someone listen. There's a safe shelter for women and children, they offer several support groups including Trauma Informed Yoga. They have 2 bilingual advocates, plus 5 more advocates so there is always someone available. If you know anyone who needs help or you want to know how to help someone this is the place to go to.