Haven House, the first domestic violence emergency shelter of its kind in the country, is a non profit organization dedicated to helping battered women and their children on their way toward a life free of violence. By providing safe shelter, counseling, education, and legal advocacy, we empower our clients by giving them the tools they need to become confident, self-assured women who are in charge of their lives and their futures. Haven House offers completely free services to the community, has a diversified staff consisting of many formerly abused women and offers services in several languages to meet the needs of our clients and their cultures.