creating hope, healing lives, changing community

Safelight is a 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 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 but long term solutions to women, men and children in crisis.

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.

May is Mental Health Awareness

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 the unavailability of medical, mental health and substance abuse resources. Click here for more history about Safelight

In 2019

2,694

crisis calls answered

195/94

adults/children sheltered

129

children served by the Child Advocacy Center

303

served by the Family Justice Center

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 Justice 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.