Haven Inc

Programs: Residential: oakland county's only 24 hour emergency shelter exclusively for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. Case managers provide assistance with safety planning, employment, housing and medical needs. Residents have access to a communal kitchen and pantry. Counseling and other therapeutic activities are also available. Children and adults served in the fiscal year 2017 - 429. Crisis and support line: oakland county's only 24 hour hotline dealing specifically with issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. Specialists provide callers with crisis intervention, support, access to emergency shelter, etc. Total calls to the crisis line in fiscal year 2017 - 12,865 of which 8,140 were identified as crisis calls and 201 were via online chat.

non-residential programs: counseling programs provide specialized group and individual sessions to assist children and adults in healing from the effects of trauma due to domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Masters level therapists assist victims with safety planning, healing from trauma, improving coping mechanisms and re-establishing inner strength. Using a foundation of empowerment, therapists use a variety of therapeutic techniques including art therapy, meditation as well as cognitive and behavioral therapy. Total clients served in fiscal year 2017 - 966

social action: the social action program addresses the immediate safety needs of domestic and sexual violence victims through 24 hour advocacy and crisis intervention services. Advocates offer support, information and referrals for victims through all stages of criminal and civil proceedings including assistance with personal protection orders. Total clients served through court advocacy/first response services in fiscal year 2017 - 1,555 total clients served through the personal protection order office in fiscal year 2017 - 612

start: start (safe therapeutic assault response team) provides around the clock medical attention, a forensic exam and emotional support to victims of sexual assault in a safe and supportive environment. For cases referred for prosecution, sexual assault nurse examiners provide expert testimony and advocates give victims support during court proceedings. Total clients served in the 2017 fiscal year - 19 under the age of 13, and 237 over the age of 13. Prevention education: trained educators work with young people, and their teachers and parents, to equip them with the tools to make better choices, to build relationships based on mutual respect, and to understand what consent means. Educators also provide professional training to health care providers, law enforcement, clergy, and members of the general public on the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault and the root causes of these issues. Total number of individuals attending presentations in fiscal year 2017 - 10,955