Tour the Safehouse
The Front Door
Upon arriving at Doorways’ Safehouse, clients are shown to their bedroom, given a tour of their new home, and made to feel comfortable. After a client is settled, staff will start the intake process which allows the staff to learn more about the client and her specific situation. The client will also notice that the entryway is where she can find pamphlets with information about domestic violence, support groups, community events, and public transportation.
Similar to Doorways’ Emergency Family Shelter, the Safehouse is not “just a place to stay,” but rather a doorway to a better life. Throughout the client’s stay, Doorways’ staff offer counseling, financial education, support groups, job advocacy, help with finding permanent housing, and weekly visits by a public health nurse. Our shelters seek to improve a client’s life for the long-term, not just give her and her family a roof for thirty days.
