Her Safe Haven

Her Safe Haven Our mission is to empower women overcoming the trauma of s*xual exploitation and addiction.

07/31/2026

๐Ÿ“ฑ ๐—œ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ.

What appears to be an innocent online conversation can quickly become manipulation, blackmail, and exploitation.

Many young people believe they're talking to someone their own age. By the time they realize something is wrong, fear and shame can make it difficult to ask for help.

That's why awareness mattersโ€”for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and young people alike.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch this important clip from Episode 1 of ๐˜๐˜Œ๐˜™ ๐˜๐˜–๐˜๐˜Š๐˜Œ as Linda Kreicher discusses how online grooming can lead to trafficking and exploitation.

โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKdHY3N-PZI

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about Her Safe Haven and how you can help at https://hersafehaven.org

07/29/2026

๐Ÿ’› ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ-๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ-๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€-๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น.

Every woman who comes to Her Safe Haven has a different story, different needs, and a different path toward recovery.

Some need medical care. Others need trauma therapy. Some arrive with only the clothes they're wearing. Many simply need a safe place where they can begin believing that hope is possible again.

At Her Safe Haven, every care plan is individualized because every life matters.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch this clip from Episode 1 of ๐˜๐˜Œ๐˜™ ๐˜๐˜–๐˜๐˜Š๐˜Œ to learn how personalized care helps women rebuild their lives.

โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKdHY3N-PZI

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about our program at https://hersafehaven.org

Trust isnโ€™t built by words. Itโ€™s built through actionโ€”showing up when things are hard, and then doing it all over again....
07/28/2026

Trust isnโ€™t built by words. Itโ€™s built through actionโ€”showing up when things are hard, and then doing it all over again.

Many of the survivors at Her Safe Haven first found safety by placing their trust in the teams at Safe House Project. Those teams build in minutes and days the trust we then have weeks and months to nurtureโ€”thatโ€™s no small feat.

Weโ€™ll be watching A Way Out tomorrow. We hope you will, too.

Three days from now, A Way Out will be streaming! ๐ŸŽฌ

This film tells the story of survivors finding safety and a new beginning, and the people who made that possible. Real voices. Real advocates. Real hope on the other side of one of the darkest crimes happening in America today.

One call can change everything. This film shows you why.

Watch the trailer, share this post, and tell someone you know to mark July 30 on their calendar. Every share matters.

Directed by Daniel Miller. A Safe House Project film, produced by Good Studios. Featuring Kristi Wells, Brittany Dunn, Alia Azariah, Lora Trent, and many more. Special thanks to Delta Air Lines.
July 30. Three days. ๐Ÿ’›

07/24/2026

"๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ."

That was Linda Kricher's first response when she learned about s*x trafficking in Western Pennsylvania.

Like many people, she believed trafficking happened somewhere elseโ€”until she heard the stories that changed everything.

Today, Her Safe Haven has provided continuous care for women recovering from trafficking, exploitation, and addiction since opening its doors in September 2023.

๐Ÿ’› Awareness leads to action. Action changes lives.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch this clip from Episode 1 of ๐˜๐˜Œ๐˜™ ๐˜๐˜–๐˜๐˜Š๐˜Œ and hear the story behind the founding of Her Safe Haven.

โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKdHY3N-PZI

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more at https://hersafehaven.org

07/22/2026

๐Ÿšจ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ. ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ.

When a woman finds herself trapped in trafficking, exploitation, or an unsafe situation, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming.

Hotlines, medical professionals, law enforcement, and specialized organizations all play a role in helping women find safety and begin their journey toward healing.

๐Ÿ’› No one should have to face these situations alone.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch this clip from Episode 1 of ๐˜๐˜Œ๐˜™ ๐˜๐˜–๐˜๐˜Š๐˜Œ as Linda Kreicher explains some of the pathways women can take to find help and hope.

โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKdHY3N-PZI

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about Her Safe Haven at https://hersafehaven.org/

Healing looks different for every woman.There is no perfect timeline, no single path, and no "right" way to recover. Eve...
07/09/2026

Healing looks different for every woman.

There is no perfect timeline, no single path, and no "right" way to recover. Every step forwardโ€”big or smallโ€”deserves to be celebrated.

At Her Safe Haven, we believe in meeting women where they are and providing individualized, trauma-informed care that honors each person's unique journey.

๐Ÿ’š Action: Share this post to remind someone that healing is personal, and every step matters.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference every day?Her Safe Haven is seeking a Full-Time ...
07/06/2026

Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference every day?

Her Safe Haven is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Residential Support Specialist to join our team. The Residential Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting adult women who are healing from trauma, s*x trafficking/s*xual exploitation, and working through substance use recovery. This position ensures a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes empowerment, independence, and sustained recovery. The Residential Support Specialist provides compassionate, trauma-informed care and are responsible for day-to-day supervision of residents, emotional support, and engagement in program activities.

๐Ÿ•› Schedule: Weekdays, Overnights, 12:00 AM โ€“ 8:00 AM

If you're passionate about serving others and want to be part of a team dedicated to hope, healing, and restoration, we'd love to hear from you.

๐Ÿ“ Apply today: https://hersafehaven.org/careers

Weโ€™re honored to share this amazing milestone on Independence Dayโ€” one of our residents is celebrating a year of sobriet...
07/05/2026

Weโ€™re honored to share this amazing milestone on Independence Dayโ€” one of our residents is celebrating a year of sobriety ๐Ÿ’™She has been courageous and steadfast in her recovery and we are blessed to walk alongside her. Congratulations! The best is yet to come.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐‡๐„๐‘ ๐•๐Ž๐ˆ๐‚๐„ | ๐„๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐žWhat if the greatest barrier to helping survivors of trafficking is simply not knowing t...
06/30/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐‡๐„๐‘ ๐•๐Ž๐ˆ๐‚๐„ | ๐„๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž

What if the greatest barrier to helping survivors of trafficking is simply not knowing the reality exists in our own communities?

In the very first episode of HER VOICE, Her Safe Haven Executive Director Linda Kricher shares the heart behind the ministry, the stories that led her to get involved, and how Her Safe Haven is helping women recover from s*x trafficking, s*xual exploitation, and addiction.

You'll learn:
โœจ Why Her Safe Haven was founded
โœจ How women find their way to the program
โœจ What restoration looks like after rescue
โœจ How faith, community, and individualized care help women rebuild their lives
โœจ Ways you can get involved and make a difference
This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and full of hope.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode now on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/uKdHY3N-PZI

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about Her Safe Haven: https://hersafehaven.org

Earlier this month, we were honored to share Her Safe Haven's 1,000-day milestone of serving survivors with the Greater ...
06/30/2026

Earlier this month, we were honored to share Her Safe Haven's 1,000-day milestone of serving survivors with the Greater Pittsburgh community on KDKA's Talk Pittsburgh.

Sarah Medina, Director of Operations, and Karleigh Maide, Assistant Program Director, represented Her Safe Haven, sharing the heart behind our mission and our vision for the next 1,000 days.
Over the past 1,000 days, we have witnessed lives transformed, barriers overcome, and extraordinary resilience. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to expanding hope, strengthening services, and walking alongside every woman who enters our doors.

Thank you to our residents, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters for being part of this journey. ๐Ÿ’š

Watch our Talk Pittsburgh feature here:
๐Ÿ’š https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/her-safe-haven-marks-1000-days-of-serving-residents/

Since opening its doors, Her Safe Haven has provided a place of safety and support for women overcoming exploitation and addiction. Today marks a major milestone: the program's 1,000th day of serving residents. Director of operations Sarah Medina and assistant program director Karleigh Maide are her...

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