Spiritual Counseling and Prayer Services

Our services are always available for free

Sometimes, all we need is a village of hope to help us in the right direction.

Our Mission:

The Purpose of Betty’s Safe Haven is to Provide Resources for Women who are experiencing Homelessness, and Domestic Violence. The intent of this program is to provide a Safe Haven for Women to receive assistance and help in their times of need. These services should include housing screening opportunities, food, clothing, shoes, purses, personals, prayer services, and a plethora of additional resources. We hope to help as many Women and children as possible. Many suffer in silence and have no one to turn to!

In honor of my late Grandmother Betty Stenhouse, I decided to name the organization after her. My grandmother never turned anyone away. If a person needed a bed to sleep on, or someone to call family and simply a hot meal, she provided it for them. Our mission is to help women believe that there is a second chance and hope if they only believe. We want to help make a difference and keep more women safe! God’s perfect will and timing.

Read some of our frequently asked questions

1. How does domestic violence affect a woman mentally?
   
1. On average, more than half of the women seen in mental health settings are being or have been abused by an intimate partner. There are specific diagnoses that are commonly experienced by these women: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
   

2. At what age is domestic violence most common?

1. Women between the ages of 20 to 24 are at the greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence is most likely to take place between 6 pm and 6 am.
   

3. What is a danger assessment?

1. The Danger Assessment (DA) is an instrument designed to assess the likelihood of lethality or near lethality occurring in a case of intimate partner violence.
   
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4. What group commits domestic violence?

1. Although entirely accurate numbers are probably not available, researchers generally agree that among ethnic minority groups in the United States, Blacks are the most likely to experience domestic violence—either male-to-female or female-to-male—followed by Hispanics and then Whites.
   

5. What are the top two risk factors for lethal violence?

1. Factors independently related to increased risk of lethal violence included fear of abusive partners, PTSD symptoms, and use of legal resources. These factors must be considered in assessing the safety needs of Black women in abusive relationships.
   

A strong support system makes things happen.

Our vision is to help as many women and children as possible! We want to raise enough money to be able to provide transitional housing development, as well as an opportunity to have a safer, healthier way of living, in addition to providing the necessary resources for the women to get back on their feet, such as free clothing, shoes, personals, free health care resources, and housing opportunities. Everyone deserves a chance if we will only open our hearts. Survival is the key, and togetherness is the source. One sound, one voice, one beat!

Resources

Domestic Violence/Initimate Partner Violence

1. 211 Maryland - 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite #340 Baltimore, MD 21230 2-1-1 (24-Hour Line) Maryland
   
2. Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNDAV) - 4601 Presidents Drive Suite #300 Lanham, MD 20706 Office: (301) 429-3601 Statewide Helpline: 1-(800) MD-HELPS
   
3. Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) - P.O. Box 8782 Silver Spring, MD 20907 (301) 565-2277/ (877) 496-SALI (toll free)
   
4. Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center - 1001 Prince George’s Boulevard Suite #750 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-7427 (301) 952-0063/ (877) 842-8461
   
5. Baltimore County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Hotline - (410) 828-6390
   
6. National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 / 1-800-787-3224 TTY www.thehotline.org At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
   
7. Rape and Incest National Network (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673 (1-800-656-HOPE) www.hotline.rainn.org The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available by phone and by online chat for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential and available 24/7.
   
8. National Center for Victims of Crime Victim Connect Resource Center 1-855-484-2846 (1-855-4-VICTIM) www.chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect Visit the Victim Connect Resource Center website. Serving victims anywhere in the United States.
   
9. National Human Trafficking Hotline - 1 (888) 373-7888 The National Human Trafficking Hotline is fully operational to help victims of human trafficking.
   
10. Baltimore City Human Trafficking Collaborative - Thomas Stack, Human Trafficking Coordinator Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Room 640 Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 387-9008
    
11. House of Ruth Maryland - 2201 Argonne Dr. Baltimore, MD 21218-1627 24-Hour Hotline: (410) 889-7884 TTY: (410) 889-0047 24-hour hotline remains open, legal hotline remains open to help victims obtain protective orders, remote counseling sessions with victims are being coordinated and their emergency shelter remains open.
    
12. Adelante Familia at House of Ruth Maryland (Hispanic/Latino Victim Services for Baltimore City/County) - 3734 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224(410) 732-2176 Helpline: 410-889-7884
    
13. Casa de Esperanza (Latino/Latina survivors) - (651) 772-1611 http://casadeespranza.org
    
14. CHANA (Jewish Victim Services – Statewide) - The Associate Jewish Federation of Baltimore 101 W. Mt. Royal Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201 Helpline: (410) 234-0030
    
15. Asian/Pacific Islander DV Resource Project (Statewide) - P.O. Box 14268 Washington, DC 20044-4268 Helpline: (202) 833-2233
    
16. Forge (Transgender DV resources) - P.O. Box 1272 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 559-2123
    
17. Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project - Crisis line: (800) 832-1901
    
18. The Anti-Violence Project Hotline (LGBTQIA+ survivors) - (212) 714-1141 avp.org/get-help
    
19. Women’s Law Center of Maryland, Inc. - 305 W. Chesapeake Avenue Suite #201 Towson, MD 21204 (410) 321-8761
    
20. Family Law Hotline: (800) 845-8550
    
21. Legal Forms Helpline: (800) 818-9888
    
22. Turnaround, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter - 1800 N. Charles St. Suite #404 Baltimore, MD 21201 City Office Number (410)837-7000; 401 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204 County Office Number (410) 377-8111 24-Hour Hotline: (443) 279-0379
    
23. Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland (FCS) - 4623 Falls Road Baltimore, MD 21209 Hotline (410) 828-6390 Office (410) 669-9000: (410) 281-1334
    
24. Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc. - (410) 285-4357 Shelter: (410) 285-7496
    
25. Baltimore Outreach Services - 701 S Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone Number: 410-752-1285
    
26. Chrysalis House - 1570 Crownsville Rd., Crownsville, MD 21032 410-974-6829 Todd Poorman, Director of Program Support Services can be contacted at 410-881-0211 to begin the referral process.
    
27. Healthcare for the Homeless - 421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD, 21202; 410-837-5533
    
28. Mayor’s Office of Human Services - 7 E Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 396-3228 Anyone seeking shelter can contact Angela McCauley, Emergency Services Coordinator, Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, 443-827-8515 to see if the shelter is available.
    
29. Muslimat Al-Nisaa - 5115 Liberty Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21207 (410) 466-8686
    
30. The Deaf Hotline - 855-812-1001 https://thedeafhotline.org/
    
31. DAWN Emergency Hotline- hotline@deafdawn.org (Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm)
    
32. DAWN text 202-945-9266 https://deafdawn.org/
    

Meet our Board Members

Erica Quarles - Founder/Director

Cheryl Duncan - Secretary/Treasurer

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