SafeHouse of Shelby County

06/17/2026

This June, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. At our shelter and community services office, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all individuals seeking hope, healing, and a path forward.

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion-regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

As we honor Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, equality, and creating a community where everyone feels seen, valued and supported.

You belong here. You are welcome here. You are not alone.

06/15/2026

We're collecting essential items for clients in need! When clients from our forensic medical clinic are transported to the hospital for additional care, they often arrive with few or no personal belongings. A fresh set of clothing and basic toiletries can provide comfort, dignity and support during an incredibly difficult time. We're currently accepting donations of:

• Shampoo & conditioner*
• Body wash*
• Deodorant*
• Hair brushes/combs
• Hair ties
• Draw string bags
• T-shirts (solid colors)
• Bras (small - 2XL)
• Sweats/leggings
• Underwear
• Amazon cards
*Travel-sized preferred

Drop off at the SafeHouse Community Services Office. Or call the crisis line 205-669-7233 for more information. Thank you for your support!

06/11/2026

Healing begins the moment you find a safe space to just breathe.

SafeHouse is here around the clock to provide the shelter, resources, and support you need to step forward into a brighter, safer tomorrow. 👐🌱

06/11/2026

Come join SafeHouse for an afternoon of fun, creativity, and learning!

💜✨ Join Us Tomorrow Afternoon! ✨💜
📅 Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 2:00 PM

We're excited to welcome Mary Katherine from SafeHouse for a special program just for tweens and teens!

Participants will learn about healthy relationships through an engaging discussion while getting creative by making their own beautiful geode slice craft to take home. Our tweens and teens absolutely loved the SafeHouse programs last summer, and we're sure this year's sessions will be just as fun and meaningful. We can't wait to see everyone for an afternoon of learning, creativity, and fun!

06/11/2026

True change begins when we decide to shift our perspective from passive observation to active engagement. 📈🔍

In our latest blog post, "Choosing Visibility over Silence," we explore the critical role that awareness and transparency play in breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual violence. For too long, the barrier of silence has allowed these issues to persist behind closed doors, creating a ripple effect that impacts our families, our workplaces, and our local economies.

When leadership and communities actively choose to make these conversations visible, we dismantle the isolation that holds survivors back. Providing resources, establishing solid community infrastructure, and fostering transparent dialogue are essential steps toward building safer, more resilient neighborhoods and professional environments.
We invite you to read the full article to understand how choosing visibility can strengthen our collective response and create lasting, systemic impact. 📋✨
🔗 Read the full insight in our blog.

Silence does not protect children from sexual assault. It often leaves them more vulnerable. SafeHouse chooses visibility over silence.

06/09/2026

Domestic violence is not a rare occurrence. It is a widespread public health crisis impacting individuals across every community, workplace, and neighborhood. 📉🔍

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every single year. Behind that statistic are millions of individuals navigating trauma, isolation, and fear in spaces that should be safe.
Awareness is the foundation of change. By understanding the sheer scale of domestic violence, we can better understand the critical need for robust community infrastructure, comprehensive support systems, and trauma-informed care.🤝

No one should have to face this reality alone. SafeHouse is dedicated to providing survivors with the resources, emergency shelter, and professional guidance needed to rebuild their lives in safety and peace.
If you or someone you know needs support, our confidential resources are available around the clock.
📞 24-Hour Crisis Line: (205) 669-7233

06/06/2026

Come say hello to SafeHouse at the Alabaster City Fest!

06/05/2026

SafeHouse Executive Director Janelle Sierra was honored to join advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) Advocacy Days on June 2–3.

Alongside fellow leaders from Alabama's domestic violence programs and the Alabama Coalition against Domestic Violence (ACADV), Janelle met with members of Congress to discuss the importance of federal funding for survivor services.

This year's conversations were especially timely, as advocates called for the immediate release of delayed funding opportunities and appropriated funds that sustain programs like SafeHouse. Delays can have real impacts on services and support available to survivors across our communities.

Janelle was joined by Derek Osborn (Turning Point Alabama), Jessica Atchley (The Willow Path), Krychelle Smith (2nd Chance, Inc.), Latasha Simms (ACADV), and Erica Sanders (ACADV).

06/05/2026

True healing doesn't happen in isolation. 🕯️✨
When our clients look back on their time with us, their feedback highlights the profound impact of connection and professional care.

Providing emergency shelter is about more than just offering a safe place to sleep; it’s about establishing the social and emotional infrastructure survivors need to rebuild their lives. Through dedicated counseling and shared group experiences, individuals find a network of peers and professionals who truly understand their journey.
Thank you to our licensed clinical team and to everyone in our community who helps keep these life-saving, transformative resources available 24/7. 👐🌟

06/04/2026

Did you know? 🏘️🛡️

SafeHouse provides 24-hour emergency shelter for individuals and their dependent family members who are fleeing domestic and/or sexual violence.
Safety is the first and most critical step in the healing journey. Our emergency shelter is essential community infrastructure that provides a secure environment where survivors can begin rebuilding their lives with dignity and peace.
Because everyone deserves a life free from fear.

If you or someone you know is in need of immediate safety, our confidential crisis line is available around the clock. 👐
📞 24-Hour Crisis Line: (205) 669-7233