24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 904-284-0061
Emergency Shelter
Our shelter is a temporary emergency shelter. We are here to help provide a safe environment for men, women and children of any age, race, socio-economic background, religion, culture and any other barrier that might make starting over difficult. We are here to help you thrive.
No one should have to suffer at the hands of an abuser and any person can be abused.
We are here to give you the tools to break the cycle.
Survivor Stories
“Quigley House is the best I miss you all very much and I was so grateful to cross paths with everyone. Thank you for always being there for me and my little girl when we were at shelter.”
— Survivor, Age 43
“Quigley house gave me the help I needed to start over. When I came, I had nothing and they helped me restart my life. I can’t thank this place enough. Now I get the opportunity to help other survivors.”
— Survivor, Age 52
“I had no idea what safety planning was until I met the women at shelter. I didn’t know how to combat all of the ways my ex was stalking me. They helped me start fresh, now I can feel safe again.”
— Survivor, Age 26
FAQs
Do you offer child care?
No, we do not have child care capabilities. However, we partner with many agencies who do assist with child care programs and have a child advocate who can assist getting the appropriate care and needs for your child.
Do you have transportation?
We do not have access to public transportation and we have very limited resources to help with transportation.
Do you provide clothing and other basic needs?
We have a supply of donated toiletry items and clothing located for our shelter participants if they are forced to leave with nothing.
Do you offer counseling or support groups while in Shelter?
Yes, we provide free, confidential support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. These gathering are weekly with fellow residents and a counselor.
How many people are in a room together?
We have single and family rooms; sizes of rooms vary. We have additional beds for toddlers or babies. You may have a roommate depending on how many residents we have in shelter!
Can I bring my pet with me?
Yes, we do have kennels for larger animals and a small animal house for cats and smaller dogs. (We have even had ferrets!) If you have other animals, we may be able to make arrangements with you to have someone foster them.
Is this long-term or short-term?
Our program is short-term emergency shelter, and the average stay is 6 weeks of community living. We make referrals for anything we are able too, including finding permanent housing, helping find a job, credit building/repair, case management, group or individual counseling and any of the other services above.
How many items can I bring with me?
We suggest that you only bring items you need, 1 suitcase of clothes per person is usually good to start with. We have limited storage and unable to provide space for multiple personal or household belongings. If you don’t have something that you need, we may be able to provide based on our current stock of donations.
Need help relocating? See if you qualify for Victim’s Compensation Relocation.
We have several outreach advocates that are available to assist with Victim’s Compensation Relocation. Please click the learn more button to see what the qualifications are.