Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County

929 Niagara Avenue
Sheboygan, WI - 53081
(920) 452-8611

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Hours

24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.

Last-Modified: 2023-04-28 09:10:49

Safe Harbor Provides free services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault including: a 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention, shelter, Transitional Living Program, temporary restraining order, court advocacy, support groups, children's program, advocacy, information and referral,community education. Survivors do not have to stay at the shelter to receive services. In addition to providing safety and support for victims, the organization works to prevent all forms of domestic abuse and sexual assault by educating the community.

Mission Statement: To provide services to reach out to those affected by sexual assault and domestic abuse; provide support to those in crisis; and to educate individuals, families and the community, providing the tools needed to empower them to live lives free of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Fees: None.

Eligibility: Victims and family members affected by domestic violence/sexual assault.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?