Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.

About

Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter is a certified non-profit organization that provides comprehensive emergency shelter, advocacy, and supportive services for individuals and children escaping domestic abuse. Established in 1981, Care Lodge serves as a vital safety net in East Central Mississippi. Core offerings include:
24/7 Crisis Hotline & Emergency Shelter: Operates a confidential 24-hour helpline along with a secure, temporary residential shelter providing housing, meals, personal care items, and safety for victims and their children.
Safety Planning & Case Management: Works one-on-one with victims—both living in the shelter or remaining in the community—to create individual safety plans, establish career/housing goals, and coordinate supportive resources.
Legal Advocacy & Court Accompaniment: Assists survivors with filing Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs), navigating criminal justice procedures, and attending court hearings.
Counseling & Youth Programs: Delivers individual and group supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and age-appropriate children's programs to help process trauma.
Community Education & Intervention: Conducts training for law enforcement, schools, and local employers, alongside running a certified Batterer Intervention Program aimed at breaking cycles of violence.

Essential details

Who is eligible

Victims and survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, or stalking—along with their children—residing in East Central Mississippi.

Get involved

Spanish language support