Your safety comes first. All conversations are private.
From Fear to Freedom
Step Into Hope
Your safety comes first. All conversations are private.
From Fear to Freedom
Step Into Hope

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Living in Quiet Fear

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Hope Begins With Support

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Building a New Life

About Us
You Deserve to Feel Safe
We support survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence across Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, and Sammamish. Whether you need immediate safety or long-term support, we are here to walk beside you at your pace, on your terms.
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(425) 465 - 8668
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Your story doesn’t end in fear. It can lead to freedom, peace, and new beginnings for you, your children, and even your pets.
When you’re ready, we’re here to help you open that door.
Services Overview
How We Support You
We provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered services designed to meet both urgent needs and long-term healing.

Safe Housing
Emergency hotel vouchers and short- to long-term rental assistance to help you find safety and stability.

Essential Supplies
Clothing, hygiene items, diapers, and everyday necessities for families who must leave quickly.

Safe Phones & Communication
Confidential phones to protect you from monitoring and help you stay connected safely.

Support for Pets
Temporary shelter and care for pets — because their safety matters too.

Legal & Advocacy
Help with protection orders, legal guidance, and court advocacy.

Case Management
& Career Support
Personalized support, job readiness, and resume help to rebuild independence.

Our Approach
Trauma-Informed. Survivor-Centered. Always Confidential.
We understand that leaving an abusive situation can feel overwhelming, scary, and even impossible. Many people stay because they lack safe housing, money, emotional support, or fear what might happen if they leave.
That’s why we offer:
That’s why we offer:
Choice and control you decide what feels right
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Compassion without judgment
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Clear information about your options
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Support for your whole family
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Respect for your culture, identity, and story
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Not Sure If This Is Abuse?
Abuse isn’t always physical. It can include:
1. Emotional or verbal harm
2. Control over money or work
3. Threats or intimidation
4. Isolation from friends or family
5. Digital or phone monitoring
1. Emotional or verbal harm
2. Control over money or work
3. Threats or intimidation
4. Isolation from friends or family
5. Digital or phone monitoring


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A Safe Place to Turn
✔️ Confidential & survivor-focused
✔️ Trauma-informed volunteers
✔️ Trusted community partners
✔️ Children & pet-friendly services
Your story is safe with us.
✔️ Trauma-informed volunteers
✔️ Trusted community partners
✔️ Children & pet-friendly services
Your story is safe with us.
Our Expert
Meet the team behind their success story
Jayme Longoria
CEO
Ayanna Thomas
Board President DVS
Shamika Smith
Board Chair DVS
Shalaunda Caldwell
Board Secretary DVS
Jody Shabazz
Treasurer DVS