One of the primary reasons survivors of domestic violence remain with an abusive partner is the lack of safe, affordable housing. Safe Harbor’s Hope Housing Program provides survivors and their children with secure housing and comprehensive support services that help them rebuild their lives, achieve stability, and move toward long-term independence.

Hope Housing offers a range of housing resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Services include transitional housing apartments that provide secure, supportive housing for survivors in need. Depending on individual circumstances and program eligibility, housing assistance may be available for periods ranging from 3 to 12 months.

Built in 2003, Safe Harbor’s original Hope Housing facility features ten comfortable, fully furnished two- and three-bedroom apartments within a secure building. In 2023, Safe Harbor expanded the program by constructing an additional 14 apartments, ranging from studio units to three-bedroom apartments, increasing the program’s capacity to a total of 24 housing units. This expansion allows Safe Harbor to serve more survivors and families while offering housing options that better meet a variety of household sizes and needs.

Services available through Hope Housing include:

  • Individualized case management and personal development planning
  • Housing assistance and mobile advocacy services
  • Parenting education and support groups
  • Financial literacy and money management classes
  • Self-esteem and assertiveness training
  • Children’s educational services, tutoring, and support groups
  • Legal assistance with protective orders and stalking injunctions
  • On-site legal clinics provided by Utah Legal Services
  • Connections to community resources including:
    • Medical care
    • Childcare
    • WIC and food assistance
    • Resume development
    • Job training and placement
    • Interview preparation
    • Utility assistance programs

By combining safe housing with supportive services, Hope Housing helps survivors address the effects of violence, increase financial stability, strengthen parenting skills, and obtain permanent housing free from abuse.

Hope Housing plays a vital role in addressing homelessness in Davis County. Domestic violence remains one of the leading causes of homelessness among families, and recent Utah point-in-time counts have consistently shown a strong connection between domestic violence and housing instability.

If you are seeking housing resources or would like to learn more about Hope Housing, please call 801-444-9161, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You can also support Safe Harbor’s Hope Housing Program and help survivors build safe, independent futures by Donating Now.