Local Programs

Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (USAFV) provides crisis intervention, immediate safety, shelter, support, advocacy, a 24-hour crisis line, education, information, and referral services in order to promote personal power, safety health, and wellness. USAFV serves service area includes Adak, Akutan, Atka, Cold Bay, False Pass, King Cove, Nelson Lagoon, Nikolski, Sand Point, St. Paul, and St. George, Alaska.

The Tundra Women’s Coalition operates a 24-hour crisis line, provides victim advocacy, hospital accompaniment, facilitates support groups, children’s programs and transportation assistance. Tundra Women’s Coalition serves women in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Bethel area.

Advocates for Victims of Violence (AVV) provides a 24-hour crisis and support line, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, and children’s services. AVV serves the Valdez and Copper Basin area.

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Safe and Fear-Free Environment (SAFE) provides services that enhance safety and promote non-violence for the well-being of the people of Bristol Bay. SAFE offers an emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault or whose homes/living arrangements are unsafe due to violence and/or related abuse. Crisis intervention, advocacy programs safety planning and support groups for women, children and teens in crisis and transition.

Interior Alaska Center for Non-violent Living (IACNVL) provides counseling and assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include crisis intervention, permanent housing, counseling, advocacy and support, legal advocacy, education and referrals for women and their children. The IACNVl serves Fairbanks North Star Borough and outlying areas.

Becky’s Place Haven of Hope offers support, compassion, and non-judgmental help to woman and their children when seeking for a safe and secure environment. Providing shelter, food, clothing, continuing education, job training, preparing a resume, help to connect with resources and community services to victims of domestic violence.

Aiding Women in Abuse & Rape Emergencies (AWARE) operates an emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention, advocacy programs, legal advocacy, operates education and support groups. AWARE also provides: children’s counseling, a program for teens, and a program for abusers. AWARE’s rural outreach extends to Elfin Cove, Gustavus, Haines, Hoonah, Klukwan, Pelican, Skagway, Tenakee Springs and Yakutat.

Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center provides crisis services to the community and works with survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence of any gender. In addition to emergency safe shelter and a 24-hour crisis line, KWRCC provides emotional support, confidential advocacy, support groups, community education, legal and medical advocacy, and referrals to resources such as housing, counseling, etc. to clients in or out of the shelter. KWRCC serves all the communities of the Kodiak Island Borough.

The office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emmonak Women’s Shelter (EWS) is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services including crisis intervention services, children’s services, and a shelter as well as education and support for domestic violence victims. They also provide education and support services for local communities, schools, Tribal Councils, city governments and other human service providers. Emmonak Women’s shelter serves an area of approximately 6,000 miles and is located 200 miles north west of Bethel, Alaska.

Bering Sea Women’s Group (BSWG) provides shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, a 24-hour crisis hotline, community education about domestic violence and sexual assault, village outreach and education and supervision of safe homes in villages. BSWG serves the Nome area.

Arctic Women in Crisis (AWIC) services victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and vulnerable adult abuse. Crisis intervention, one-to-one counseling, groups, legal and medical advocacy provided.AWIC provides emergency shelter in Barrow, volunteer Safe Homes in seven outlying villages (Atqasuk, Barter Island (Kaktovik), Nuiqsut, Point Hope, Point Lay, Anaktuvuk Pass and Wainwright) and emergency one way transportation to Barrow. Serves: North Slope Borough, Alaska.

Maniilaq Family Crisis Center (MFCC) provides an emergency shelter, victim/survivor advocacy, crisis intervention, Sexual Assault Response Teams, support groups, emergency transportation, information and referrals. MFCC serves residents of Northwest Alaska.

Working Against Violence for Everyone W.A.V.E. offers support groups, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, safety planning, screening and referrals.

Web chat is available Mon - Fri 9 AM to 4 pm

Office hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM to 4 PM

HOPE offers supportive services for those experiencing violence. Trained advocates assist with resources for those in dangerous situations. Also, provide education for the community.

Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) offers a shelter that provides both emergency shelter and transitional housing. Transportation assistance to the shelter is also available. SAFV serves the Sitkan, Angoon and Kake area.

Cordova Family Resource Center (CFRC) provides a 24 hour helpline, safe homes, transportation to shelters outside of Cordova, child advocacy programs, educational workshops, crisis intervention, lending library, referral to other agencies, SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) and parenting skills workshops. Serves residents of Cordova, Chenega Bay & Tatitlek, Alaska.