Why 1 Safe PLace?

People who are hurt need to know it is not their fault, and it is okay to reach out and ask for help when they need it. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued in their homes and communities. Knowledge is powerful; informed, supported, and empowered children are better able to protect themselves and help prevent future abuse.

  • We're a team of multi organizational people, put together to help the survivors of domestic assault, abuse, and trafficking.

  • We keep things simple, smart, and human. Every person here begins by listening—carefully, without judgment—and we stay with you until you’ve received the help you need. Practical support, clear guidance, and real compassion at every step.

  • We partner with 11 dedicated organizations to help you remain a survivor and rebuild your life.

The dedicated members of our Domestic Violence Docket Review, from left to right: Lexi Goodman, TCS West; Assistant District Attorney Caroline Gordon, 28th Judicial District; Angela Hunt, Domestic Violence Response Specialist; Robert Haley, 1 Safe Place Navigator; Candice Sanders, Sexual Assault Response Specialist; and Capt. Shawn Williams, Haywood County Sheriff’s Department CID.

  • Assistance with Orders of protection

  • Advocacy

  • Support groups

  • Law Enforcement Assistance

  • Prosecution Assistance

  • Resource Connection

  • Civil Legal Assistance

  • Court Accompaniment

  • Access to Shelter in Emergency Situations

  • Danger Assessments

  • Safety Planning

  • Language Interpretation

  • Housing Assistance

  • Transportation Assistance

  • Counseling Assistance

  • Referrals to Partner Agencies

  • Food and Clothing Available to Victims/Survivors

  • Provides a location to meet with a Prosecutor

  • Provide victims with a safe place where they can begin to heal

Services Provided Through Our Partner Agencies

  • Access to safe homes/emergency shelter

  • Therapeutic support

  • Filing police reports

  • Prosecution assistance

  • Legal assistance

  • Lethality Assessment Program (LAP)

  • Access to parenting programs

  • Access to housing and utility assistance

Services Provided

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