Emergency Support Shelter

Emergency Support Shelter Our mission is to end sexual & domestic violence and to provide education, safety and support. Free, confidential services offered 24/7.
360-425-1176

June is PTSD Awareness Month.Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a ...
06/03/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. For many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes, the effects of trauma do not end when the abuse or violence stops.
PTSD can impact daily life in many ways, including anxiety, depression, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, and challenges with trust and relationships. Healing takes time, support, and access to safe spaces.
At Emergency Support Shelter, we work alongside survivors every day as they navigate the lasting impacts of trauma. Through advocacy, shelter, crisis support, and community resources, we are committed to helping survivors find safety, hope, and healing.
This PTSD Awareness Month, we encourage our community to learn more about trauma, support survivors, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
You are not alone. Help is available.

Had to do a late post and give a huge thank you to PNW SOL for the beautiful screen printing collaboration for Sexual As...
05/29/2026

Had to do a late post and give a huge thank you to PNW SOL for the beautiful screen printing collaboration for Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Josh is so kind and easy to work with, and loves to work with local nonprofits and our community. Thank you for the great shirts and your support!

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟We’re excited to introduce this month’s employee spotlight and recognize one of the incredible ind...
05/29/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to introduce this month’s employee spotlight and recognize one of the incredible individuals who helps make ESS such a compassionate and supportive place each day.

Our hearts are with the Longview community during this unimaginable time following the tragic Nippon incident. So many f...
05/27/2026

Our hearts are with the Longview community during this unimaginable time following the tragic Nippon incident. So many families, friends, coworkers, and first responders have been deeply affected by this devastating loss. Please know you are not alone in your grief.

There are crisis and grief support resources available for anyone who may need them:

Cowlitz County Crisis Line
(800) 803-8833 or 988

Cowlitz County Grief Support
(360) 703-0300
1000 12th Ave., Longview, WA
[email protected]

https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/grief-support/grief-resources

We are holding this community close in our thoughts and sending strength, comfort, and care to everyone impacted.

We were recently sent photos from the Pillars of Strength and Crystal Apple Awards by the Cowlitz County Chamber of Comm...
05/21/2026

We were recently sent photos from the Pillars of Strength and Crystal Apple Awards by the Cowlitz County Chamber of Commerce, and looking through them was such a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by a community that supports us, believes in our mission, and recognizes the work we do every day.

We truly cannot say thank you enough. For every donation, every partnership, every volunteer hour, every encouraging word, and every person who stands beside us while we support survivors and individuals facing difficult times.

Your support makes this work possible, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of such a compassionate community. Thank you for everything.

We have been asked many times about how community members can support our agency, so we wanted to make it easy to find o...
05/19/2026

We have been asked many times about how community members can support our agency, so we wanted to make it easy to find our wish lists and donation platform all in one place.

Your donations help us provide safety, comfort, and essential items to individuals and families facing some of the hardest moments of their lives. Every item donated makes a direct impact on the people we serve.

You can find our wish lists here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JL7PN9OR2AFY?ref_=wl_share

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3667ZL3QD1G9L?ref_=wl_share

https://givebutter.com/emergency-support-shelter

If you prefer, new and unused items can also be dropped off at The Emergency Support Shelter located at 1330 11th Avenue, Longview, WA.

Thank you for supporting our mission and standing alongside survivors and community members in need. We truly appreciate every act of kindness and generosity. You are appreciated more than you know. 💜

05/18/2026

Our shelter is currently in urgent need of a few everyday essentials, and we would be so grateful for any support from our community. 💜

As we continue housing and supporting individuals and families facing incredibly difficult times, these items are used daily and help us provide care at no cost to those we serve.

Items we currently need:
🧻 Toilet paper
🧼 Paper towels
🧽 Cleaners (surface cleaners, sanitizing wipes, bathroom cleaners, laundry detergent, etc.)
🌿 Air fresheners
🐱 Cat litter

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a direct impact and helps us continue providing a safe and supportive environment for those who need it most.

The support of our community means the world to us. Thank you for always showing up for our shelter and the people we serve.

05/07/2026

Hops for Hope was a success, and we are feeling so grateful for the amazing support from our community. Thank you to every single person who attended, donated, volunteered, shared our event, and helped make the night so meaningful.

A very special thank you goes out to the many local businesses and community members who generously donated raffle baskets, silent auction items, gift cards, experiences, and prizes. Your generosity helped make this event possible and directly supports the important work we do every day.

Our local businesses truly are the heart of this community. We encourage everyone to support the businesses that continue to show up for organizations like ours and for the people we serve.

Thank you for believing in our mission, standing beside us, and helping bring hope to so many. We could not do this work without all of you.

Bliss Barre Fitness Lounge
Columbia Theatre/Kelly Ragsdale
Emerald Haven
Forever Fit
General Federation of Womens Clubs
Grocery Outlet
Homeland Inspections/Lance Marshall
Infizzable
Interfor
Jill McClung
Kaffeine Cafe
Life Mortgage/Angelina Rice
Mill City Entertainment
Rusty Rose LLC
Shira Lile
Tammy Nelson
The Gold Door/Molly Yates Wilson
The Salty Beaver
Triangle Bowl
Tsugawa Roots
Vivid Hair

Address

1330 11th Avenue
Longview, WA
98632

Telephone

+13604251176

Website

https://givebutter.com/emergency-support-shelter

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