| History
Sable (Safe
from Abuse and Battered Living Environments)
House was started in 1993 by the grassroots efforts
of a small group of women in Polk County. The focus of
the organization in 1993 was support groups and a 24-hour
crisis hotline. In 1996, a 4,500 sq. ft. shelter facility
was built with a community development block grant. In
early 1999, we launched a county-wide community education
campaign and started providing support groups for children. In
2000, we added a support group for Spanish-speaking women. In
2002, we led the implementation of a county-wide sexual
assault response team and we began providing support groups
for teens. And in 2004 we started a support group
in Grand Ronde. We received the “Outstanding Organization
Award” at the 2000 Chamber of Commerce Community Awards
Celebration, and in 2003 our efforts to provide culturally
appropriate services were recognized by the Spirit Mountain
Community Fund.
Today we offer 24-hour crisis services including confidential
shelter, support group for women and children, accompaniment
to the hospital, advocacy through the legal and social service
systems, information and referral, transportation for families
who need it, and extensive community outreach and education
about our services. Our Mission To eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Polk County
by providing safe confidential services to
victims and by educating the community about the issues.
Primary Services
- 24-hr Crisis Hotline-for
victims in crisis who need support
- 24-hr Emergency
Shelter-for victims who need a safe place to go
- Support Groups-for
victims who are currently in an abusive relationship,
or who just
need support
- Information and
Referral-for victims who need access to other services
in the community
including information about restraining orders and other
legal options
- 24-hr Hospital
Accompaniment-for victims of sexual assault
- Advocacy Services-for
victims who need assistance accessing services they
are entitled
to
- Community Education
about domestic and sexual violence and the services
available to victims
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