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“A Revolution of Hope & Healing.”
Throughout April 2012, Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. spread the word about sexual assault in our community, to raise awareness and to bring dignity to those who have suffered abuse. Thank you to everyone who participated in any way in these efforts. You’ve made a difference in the lives of sexual assault survivors.
Additionally, we could not have reached so many with our important message without the help of these generous sponsors:
Pike County Bar Association
Bon Secours Charity Health System
Cellular One of Northeastern PA
Susan C. Hines/McCabe Mortgage
Orange & Rockland Utilities
Bayada Home Health Care
Simple Kneads Massage Therapy
Mark & Debra Stevens
Dr. Donna Coppola, DMD
Dr. Gates W. Parker, DMD
Pennstar Bank
Mary Stanley, MSW, LCSW
Safe Haven thanks these individuals and organizations for their tremendous support of our efforts to protect and free the residents of Pike from domestic and sexual violence. We also thank the Pike County branches of Wayne Bank for hosting special Sexual Assault Awareness Month displays during April, as well as the Tom Quick Inn and the Milford Theatre for hosting our special event, “A Night Out for Hope & Healing.”
For further information about Safe Haven and its services, please contact us at (570) 296-2827 or via e-mail at empowerment@safehavenmilford.com. Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. is dedicated to restoring dignity to individuals dealing with issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse through crisis intervention, advocacy and support, prevention/education and community outreach.
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4/ 4/12-Pike County Commissioners & Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. invite you to The Commissioners’ Proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 9:00am, Pike County Administrative Building, Milford.
Picture L to R: Sheriff Bueki, Commissioner Matt Osterberg, Commissioner Karl Wagner, Jr. and Dave Bever, Executive Director
Pike County Children and Youth Director Tammy McCullough
4/ 6/12-Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. and RYOT (Rallying Youth Organizers Together against rape and all forms of abuse) invite you to an Open Mic Night, 7:00pm-9:00pm, The Forklift Café, Dingmans.
4/ 9/12- Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. invites you to join them for a Press Conference in observance of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Pike County Administrative Building, Milford.
4/13/12- Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. is hosting the first of a two-part Training Series “Understanding Sexual Assault” for professionals who deal with victims or perpetrators of sexual assault, The Hampton Inn, Matamoras, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Cost is $35 for one session, $60 for both, lunch is provided. Session two will be held on April 27th.
4/14/12- Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. is hosting a Child Safety Fair for parents and children. There is no charge to attend and there will be food, fun, music, activities for the children, and important safety information available for parents, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall, Rt. 739, Dingmans.
4/15/12- Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. and local author Madeleine Coppola will join together for a book signing of Ms. Coppola’s most recent book: “The Child in the Mirror” at Haven’s Treasures, The Mill Shoppes at the Upper Mill, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
4/21/12- Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. and RYOT (Rallying Youth Organizers Together against rape and all forms of abuse) invite you to join them for “RYOT Sparks a Healing.” An evening of song, music, poetry, community and healing in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Camp Akenac, Rt. 739, Dingmans.
4/28/12-“A Night Out for Hope & Healing:” Dinner & a Movie Fundraising event. Dinner at the Tom Quick Inn, followed by Steven Spielbergs' 1985 classic "The Color Purple" event is to raise awareness for the residents of Pike County at The Milford Theatre, from 6:00pm-10:30pm. For tickets or more information please call 570.296.2827 or email at Empowernment@safehavenmilford.com.
The revolution of hope & healing starts with all of us!
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Safe Haven’s Annual Report is available to view in PDF format. Scroll down to bottom of page
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Statement of Purpose
Haven's Treasures is a quality, upscale charity thrift shop focused on generating funding where ALL proceeds are used for Safe Haven, Inc. of Pike County's crisis Intervention services.
Come Purchase That Special Something You've Been Searching For But Could Never Find. We Will Also Take Your Special Requests To Search For Your Desired Treasure.
HOURS
11:00 - 5:00 Thursday
11:00 - 5:00 Friday
10:00 - 6:00 Saturday
10:00 - 4:00 Sunday
(Near the Waterwheel Cafe)
New items arriving every week!
 
 
Safe Haven is a crisis intervention center providing support to victims, survivors and their families dealing with past or current domestic violence and/or sexual abuse issues. The following services are FREE and confidential to adults, children and families.
Mission StatementSafe Haven, Inc. of Pike County is dedicated to restoring dignity to individuals dealing with issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse through crisis intervention, advocacy and support, prevention/education, and community outreach.
Our PhilosophySafe Haven advocates the right for every person, adult or child to live in a non-violent environment where individuality and equality are recognized and respected. In addition, we believe that through education, training, and counseling, survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse can be empowered with the strength to choose and maintain a lifestyle of personal growth and purpose. We are committed to obtain participation within the agency from persons of various backgrounds and experience. Our goal is to eliminate racism, classism, and sexism by examining our own actions and by challenging others to do the same.
We respond to the needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse by providing direct services in the form of counseling and advocacy for adults and children, community educations projects, training programs and by maintaining a hotline for victims to provide access to a trained worker on a 24 hour basis.
Services We Provide24-Hour Hotline
Emergency Shelter for Victims Escaping Violence in the Home
Relocation Assistance
Individual Empowerment Advocacy Services to Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Empowerment Support Groups
Justice System Advocacy
Medical Advocacy
Programs for Incarcerated Clients
Education Outreach for Youth
Community Outreach Services
Education/Prevention/Awareness Presentations
Collaborations with Community Organizations and Local Businesses
60-hour Crisis Intervention Training
Services Offered
24-hour Hotline: Safe Haven provides direct services in our office located at 500 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA. After hours, our hotline telephone number (570)296-HELP affords clients in crisis the opportunity to speak with a trained crisis intervention volunteer.
Empowerment Advocacy:
Confidential advocacy provides support and empowerment for clients, while providing an opportunity for self-expression in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Court Accompaniment and Medical Accompaniment are available upon request.
Support Groups: Scheduled support groups meet on a weekly basis dealing with issues of sexual abuse, domestic violence and self empowerment. If you are interested in joining a support group, pre-registration is required and can be completed by calling 570-296-2827.
Current Support Groups
Safe Haven is currently offering the following free support groups:
Domestic Violence 101 - an ongoing support group for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence that is held at the Safe Haven office on Thursdays from 10:30 am – 12 pm. The full program is twelve weeks long, but once the program has completed, it will begin again. Each session is self-contained, so participants do not have to join at the first session. This support group will provide its participants an opportunity to:
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Define and recognize unhealthy and abusive behaviors
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Understand how abuse impacts the lives of adults and children
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Learn to identify and express feelings
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Receive support and encouragement from people who understand
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Break down the barriers of isolation
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Stop minimization of abuse
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Understand that victims are not to blame
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Focus on the healing of self
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Receive information about available resources
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Experience the empowerment process for victims
Additional Support Groups
Safe Haven periodically offers additional free support groups. For more information about the next times these groups will meet, please call the Safe Haven office at 570-296-2827.
Financial Empowerment for Women - this financial empowerment workshop is for women who have struggled with issues of domestic violence. It is held periodically at the Safe Haven office for six weeks. Participants will learn how to become proactive in their own financial planning. Program topics include financial safety planning, financial goals, financial planning, budgeting, and tips for accessing community resources. The program is sponsored by the Allstate Foundation.
School Programs:
Prevention & awareness education programs are available for students Kindergarten through High School. Topics include safe touch, anger management, dating violence, sexual harassment, date rape, domestic violence, healthy relationships, and personal safety.
RYOT Against Rape Youth Leadership Program:
The RYOT (Rallying Youth Organizers Together) Against Rape program is a youth advocacy and leadership program available for teens.
Emergency Shelter: Temporary emergency shelter is available for victims of domestic violence fleeing violence in their home.
Justice System Advocacy:Justice system advocates provide court accompaniment to victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
Medical System Advocacy:Safe Haven advocates accompany clients to the emergency room and to medical appointments.
Programs for Incarcerated Adults:Support/Education programs are provided to female inmates enrolled in the H.O.P.E. Program (Helping Offenders Promote Excellence) at the Pike County Correctional Facility. Individual empowerment advocacy services are available to female and male inmates by request.
Community Outreach:
Safe Haven sponsors many different community outreach activities in an effort to bring awareness to the issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Education/Prevention Awareness Presentations:
Safe Haven provides a variety of different workshops and conferences throughout the year educating the public on the issues surrounding domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Training:
A 60-hour crisis intervention volunteer training course is available for a fee of $35 for cost of materials and/or 30 hours of practical volunteer work to anyone interested becoming a trained volunteer.
A 12-hour empowerment volunteer course is available to all trained volunteers i.e. upon completion of the 60 hour trained volunteer class. The cost of this class is $25 for materials and/or 30 hours of practical volunteer work.
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