creating hope, healing lives, changing community

Safelight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. We make it possible for families who want to be free of violent relationships, to succeed. We make hope real.

Safelight is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  To the end, we pledge to always self-reflect and regularly assess ways that we can continually improve our policy and procedures to best serve our community.  
This means we will:
Be advocates for underrepresented groups in our area of expertise in our community
Encourage community collaborations to assist our work in the community to serve underrepresented groups
Continually learn and reevaluate to reflect best DEI practices in our policy and procedures
Promote DEI through ongoing trainings for current staff 
Safelight welcomes all survivors (and their families) of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history).

If you are in Immediate Danger, Call 9-1-1
828.693.3840

                24 Hours DailyAre you safe?

                Know of someone who is not safe? 

If you would like to talk with someone, call or come by. That's why we are here.

We are located at:

133 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC

Corner of Church St and 5th Ave
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What makes Safelight Different?We provide not only immediate short-term help to children and adults in crisis, but we help them work towards long term solutions.

Safelight gives individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence, sexual abuse and child abuse a real second chance, an opportunity to redesign and better their lives.

Today, due to Safelight's broad community support and partners, we are addressing needs in mental health, substance abuse, employment and housing.

About Us

our mission:
creating hope,
healing lives,
changing community

We offer free, confidential help for adults and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. Our services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, case management, support groups, job training, and much more.

Over time, the organization has evolved from a strictly crisis-driven agency to one striving to develop longer-term services addressing community needs, such as low-income housing and scarce (or limited) access to medical support, behavioral health services and addictioin treatment. Click here for more history about Safelight

In 2021

1,150

crisis calls answered

166

were sheltered
filling 7,729 beds

238

children served by the Child Advocacy Center

105

served by the Family Advocacy Center

295

served by the Counseling Center

enrolled in the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, to work on breaking the cycle of violence.

were provided Job Training

2,649

received Community Advocacy and Prevention Education

"We are not just statistics these are our neighbors, our community"

Community Partners

Our Work

Interpersonal Violence

Without effective intervention, abuse can and usually does escalate in severity. Sometimes abuse leads to homicide. We can guide you to the options that are right for you and your situation. Please click for more information about Interpersonal Violence.

Child Advocacy Center

An accredited child advocacy center, where abused children and their families are provided crisis intervention. Child Advocacy Centers assist with prevention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

Sexual Violence

It is not your fault

Anyone can be a victim of sexual violence, regardless of age, gender, sexuality or socio-economic class. Responsibility for the crime lies with your attacker. It is not your fault.

Job Training

Our internship program provides job training for victims of violence and provides an educational and supportive environment for those who may be at risk.

Family Advocacy Center

Empowers, educates and counsels adult victims of abuse through emotional support, safety planning, courtroom advocacy, and case management services.

Community-Based Prevention Education

Safelight provides prevention education and training in our communities to create social change that breaks the cycle of violence, builds healthy relationships, stops bullying and ends teen dating violence.