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Domestic Abuse Family Shelter

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Domestic Abuse Family Shelter

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Serving female and male survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking, their children & their pets in southeastern Mississippi and the Pine Belt.

We serve victims of domestic violence along with their children and pets in an 11-county area in southeast Mississippi: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smith, and Wayne counties. Our two shelters - one in Laurel and one in Hattiesburg, - are staffed 24-hours a day and offer emergency living for up to 90 days. We provide food, transportation and hygiene articles in addition to giving information and referrals regarding financial, medical, legal, housing and employment. The business office, counseling offices in Laurel and Hattiesburg, Aftercare Case Management Program, and Children’s Program are provided Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. The Domestic Violence Intervention Program and support groups are held by appointment. Public education, outreach, and community awareness are provided as requested. Non-residential individual counseling is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Hattiesburg and Tuesday and Thursday in Laurel. Support groups are provided on Tuesdays in Laurel and Wednesdays in Hattiesburg. Residential individual counseling is provided on a daily or as needed basis. The aftercare case manager works with clients who have left the shelter and are now living independently for up to 90 days. The victim advocate works in the court systems in nine counties in the justice and municipal courts, providing support for victims. The Outreach/ Education Coordinator works in all 11 counties. DAFS, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

10/30/2026

10/26/2026

Time is running out for this amazing fundraiser!

🚨 LAST WEEK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 🚨

There’s still time to join Keith’s Superstores and Red Bull in supporting an incredible local organization! ❤️

Through October 31st, purchase any 8 oz. Red Bull at your local Keith’s Superstores, and $1.00 from every purchase will be donated to the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter (DAFS)!

DAFS provides vital support and shelter to survivors of domestic violence, their children, and even their beloved family pets. 🐾

Domestic violence impacts individuals, families, and communities in ways we may not always see. That’s why Keith’s Superstores and Red Bull are proud to support organizations like DAFS that work tirelessly to provide safety, resources, and compassionate care to those who need it most.

Every can counts! Stop by your local Keith’s Superstores before October 31st and help us make a difference in our community. 💙

10/25/2026

“I care about you.”

For someone who feels alone, those words can be a beginning. What follows matters, too: listening without judgment, checking in again, and making time for one another. 💜

On National I Care About You Day, we’re sending that message to our entire DAFS family—the survivors who trust us, our dedicated staff, our generous supporters, and the friends who stand beside us.

To our staff: We see the heart you put into this work, even on the hardest days. Your well-being matters, too.

To our supporters and friends: Every donation, encouraging word, volunteer hour, and act of kindness helps us care for the people who need us. We’re grateful for you.

To anyone experiencing abuse: You deserve safety, respect, and kindness. You don’t have to figure everything out before reaching out for help.

Today, reach out to someone. Ask how they’re doing. Make time for the answer. Remind them they matter.

We care about you—today and every day.
📞 DAFS 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-649-1092

Address

420 N. 6th Avenue
Laurel, MS
39440

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16019153237

Website

https://dafs.ms/

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