A counseling intern’s perspective

On February 5th, 2016 the staff of Safe Harbor (along with about 40 other counselors from other agencies) attended “SERVE: A Brain-Based Approach to Working with Victims of Complex Trauma,” a talk given by Bonnie Martin, LPC. It was an educational opportunity for not...

Meet our Fall 2015 Intern Team!

Safe Harbor is very fortunate to be able to work with highly motivated students from multiple colleges and universities around and outside of Richmond. All of our interns complete the six-week volunteer training before they’re put to work in the shelter house...

Maria’s Story

  Maria is a 65-year-old Hispanic woman who transformed her life with the support of Safe Harbor’s adult counseling program. Maria relocated to Virginia six months ago to flee her abusive husband of 18 years. She came to Richmond to live with family, and a...

Teen Healthy Relationship Group!

We are thrilled to offer a group for teens focused on healthy relationships and healthy sexuality!!! This is a first of its kind group here in RVA and will be offered in partnership with our friends at the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood. The group will be a...

Healthy Relationships and Prison?

This was very emotional but very healthy to talk about-thank you — workshop participant Safe Harbor has been honored to work with the inmates at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women (VCCW). Twice a month, committed volunteers discuss healthy relationships...