Providing safe shelter, crisis intervention, prevention, and advocacy.

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Haven House provides a wide range of services, including a safe shelter, advocacy, child abuse response, community education, and much more.

Located in the City of Homer, we offer services to the entire Southern Kenai Peninsula, including communities across Kachemak Bay and Russian Old Believer communities. While our shelter houses women, we encourage people of all genders to contact us for help.

If you speak a language other than English, we have interpreters available in a variety of languages.

Our facility is entirely accessible to persons with disabilities, and we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please browse through our programs on this site to see how we can help. Or feel free to contact us at any time.

And if you’re worried about your pets, please know that they are welcome at our shelter, too.

  • Haven House maintains a shelter where women and their children may seek help any time they are in danger. We are able to accommodate up to twenty residents at one time. Victims are able to stay safe in our Shelter while they make decisions about what they will do next. We offer alternative housing options for male victims of domestic violence.

  • Haven House provides a crisis line that is answered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals in crisis, survivors, or anyone who knows someone in crisis are encouraged to call and talk to a trained advocate about their situation.

    Immediate support

    If you are dealing with a domestic violence or sexual assault crisis, we are here. Advocates are ready to respond at all times of the day or night. We can help you assess your situation, understand your options, connect to essential resources, or just be with you when you need to see a friendly face. An advocate is available to listen and help you identify your safety options. Please call us at any time.

    A plan that fits you

    You are the only one who truly understands your situation and how to keep yourself safe. We can help you identify patterns, assess your options, and make a plan based on what you want to do.

  • Children who have lived in a home with domestic violence are impacted by what they have witnessed or experienced. Haven House has staff members specially trained to help children gain self-confidence and understand that they are not the cause of what they have experienced. Our Shelter provides a stable environment with age appropriate play areas, an outdoor playground, and arranged transportation to schools. The Advocates are also able provide support, education, and referrals to parents.

  • The legal system can be difficult to understand and navigate, our advocates are trained in legal advocacy and can help with protective orders, applying to pro bono legal services, accompanying petitioners to hearings, and more. And when we don’t know the answers, we can help connect you with people who do.

    Note: Haven House advocates are not lawyers and cannot offer legal advice.

  • The Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) located in Homer and Kenai, are committed to minimizing trauma a child victim experiences during the process of investigation. Our Centers serve children ages 0-17 and their non-offending family members. A multidisciplinary team consisting of Law Enforcement, Office of Children’s Services, the District Attorney’s Office, Victim Advocates, Forensic Nurses, and Mental Health professionals. This coordinated team effort produces comprehensive and efficient investigation, resulting in more successful prosecution and treatment outcomes. The CAC is truly a Peninsula-wide endeavor to bring together the numerous community partners that address the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. The Haven House CAC is currently recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an Associate Member and is also a member in good standing of the Alaska Children’s Alliance.

24 Hour Crisis Line
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A SAFE PLACE. A WARM BED. A NEW START.

24 Hour Shelter

Haven House operates a 20-bed emergency women and children’s shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The shelter is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to those experiencing immediate abuse, as well as survivors of past trauma. Haven House strives to provide a healing environment that embodies the values of compassion, dignity, and respect. Information you share with an advocate is confidential and is protected by Alaska law. Our shelter and advocacy are based on an empowerment model, in which our clients guide the services they receive.

  • Safe, secure, and confidential

  • Warm, friendly environment

  • Available 24/7

  • Advocates are trained in CPR, First Aid, and crisis response

  • Pets are welcome!

At Haven House, we welcome and support everyone affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. No matter your gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, ability, or background — you are not alone, and you are welcome here. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for all survivors.

Please Contact Us to Find Out How We Can Help you

Our shelter is located in Homer and serves the lower Kenai Peninsula. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and work hard to minimize barriers to our services. The shelter is wheelchair- and disability-accessible. Interpreters are available. We do accept family pets. If you have specific needs or accommodations, please let us know.

The Haven House shelter program is co-located with administrative and auxiliary program offices. Common areas include two living rooms, a children’s playroom and playground, a commercial kitchen, and a laundry room. Shelter residents have access to private meeting spaces and large-group conference rooms.  All areas are secured and monitored 24 hours a day by strategically placed cameras to ensure resident and staff safety.

Residents can access services and shelter at any time. Our primary contact with those in need often comes through the 24-hour crisis line, which is staffed by trained advocates.  A referral from a service provider is not required; however, individuals often learn about Haven House services through an extensive network of partner agencies, local hospitals and medical providers, the Homer Police Department, the Alaska Court System, Alaska 211, and concerned friends and family.

Haven House staff can respond directly to hospitals to assist injured victims with shelter entry and may also provide transportation from various locations to facilitate screening into the shelter or access to other services. Residents are offered assistance with accessing medical services as needed before shelter entry. Services are offered on a voluntary basis to honor the autonomy of the survivors being served.

Shelter residents have the option of working with a trained advocate during their shelter stay. These staff members provide individual and group support to both adults and children.  Children receive support through groups, supervised community outings, and personalized attention from staff. They will be referred to services relevant to healing from any abuse they may have experienced or witnessed. Parents are offered support by learning positive discipline and parenting skills.  Our team of staff members works closely with residents to develop a safety plan and set goals related to meeting needs, staying safe from abuse, and achieving their personal goals.

Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)

Our Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) supports individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. We offer short-term rental assistance and help with utility bills to stabilize housing and prevent displacement. Our goal is to provide a bridge to long-term housing solutions through financial support and connection to services. Assistance is based on eligibility and available funding.

Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)

When law enforcement or the office of children's services believe a child may be experiencing abuse, the child is brought to a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), a safe, child-focused environment, by a caregiver or other trusted adult. At the CAC, the child shares their experience once with a specially trained forensic interviewer who knows how to ask questions in a way that avoids retraumatization.

Following the interview, a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including professionals from law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, medical, mental health, and victim advocacy—works together to decide how best to support and protect the child.

CACs provide access to comprehensive wraparound services, such as:

  • Child-friendly forensic interviews

  • Medical evaluations

  • Therapy referrals and mental health support

  • Safety planning

  • Victim advocacy, including courtroom preparation and legal advocacy

  • Ongoing case coordination

This coordinated, child-centered approach ensures that every decision is made with the best interests of the child in mind.

The Kenai Peninsula Children's Advocacy Centers are co-located in Homer and Kenai. Our centers serve children ages 0-17 and their non-offending caregivers. The CAC is truly a Peninsula-wide endeavor to bring together the numerous community partners that address the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. The National Children’s Alliance currently recognizes the Haven House CAC as an Associate Member and is also a member in good standing of the Alaska Children’s Alliance.

Shelter

South Peninsula Haven House offers an emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide alternative housing for men who are fleeing DV/SA. Our shelter features 20 beds, a library/art room, a living room, a full-sized kitchen, a backyard equipped with play sets, gardens, and a gazebo.  We provide food, hygiene items, and other essentials for all residents.  

We have an advocate on-site, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist with walk-in services and whatever is needed at the shelter. Our advocates offer a variety of services, including legal support, safety planning, and case management. We can help you navigate the criminal justice system, complete applications, and connect you with additional resources. Our goal is to support you and create a safe space where you can pause and find peace.

Batterers’ Intervention Program (BIP)

This is a CDVSA (Council for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault) Alaska State-funded Accountability Grant that provides contracted services to the State of Alaska Court System.

SPHH provides BIP services to Civil and Criminal Clients/Perpetrators who are court-appointed to seek this education/intervention.

SPHH conducts a 34 weekly Men's group that teaches and leads an Emotionally Intelligent Mindful Acceptance-Based Program (EMAP) designed by Wendy Coates.

Participants are accountable to have and pay for a comprehensive intake interview, attend and participate in weekly meetings, class homework, and sincerely engage in the group. Accountability includes payment for each class and proactive communication about classes that cannot be attended because of work commitments. In order to complete said coursework, a” Letter of Accountability” must be shared with the group. 

While this program is not a perfect fit for all offenders, it is an alternative offered for men who may receive Mental Health resources for the first time and can be a more effective healing and incentive than incarceration. It is an empowering, hopeful platform when people show up and do the work.

Primary Prevention

Prevention programming at South Peninsula Haven House is what our agency does to get out in front of, before Violence and Assault occur within our Southern Kenai Peninsula service district. Our longest standing efforts have been Girls on the Run and Green Dot, Upstander/Bystander Intervention programming.

The Prevention Coordinator also participates with Prevention Community partners through our associations with MAPP and SKPRC (South Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition). 

One of our newest efforts revolves around the SKPRC implementation of the Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM) Planet Youth (PY).

We are now proud to say we are in the first year of Planet Youth Homer and we are busy helping to outreach families with youth in grades 9-11 to hear their voices about how we can best help them to live their best lives. 

We are asking parents and  guardians to “opt in” their youth to take the questionnaire to hear our local young voices for positive growth without subsistence abuse and other known risk factors.

Our prevention efforts help to support social connectedness, positive peer norms, meaningful youth participation and collective responsibility. 

With our amazing community partners, we apply strategic direction and structure within primary prevention efforts to make sure our programming is accessible, culturally relevant and flexible to serve working families, Native Alaskan/Russian Old Believer communities and older adults throughout the Southern Kenai Peninsula.

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) includes specifically trained victim advocates, local law enforcement, and forensic nurses.  The District Attorney's Office are part of the Team as well, however they do not respond directly to the initial call out.  

This Team ensures a coordinated, efficient, and supportive response when someone has been sexually assaulted.  The SART aims to reduce the trauma of a sexual assault by providing victim-centered advoacy, care, and service.  This is accomplished by focusing on the needs of the victim and empowering them to make their own choices.

We’re Here For You

Location
3776 Lake Street
Homer, Alaska 99603

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Fridays 9am - 4pm

Phone
Office: (907) 235-7712
24/7 Crisis Line: (907) 235-8943
Toll-Free Crisis Line: 1 (800) 478-4444

Email
admin@havenhousealaska.org

 
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