WOMEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM

The Dwelling Place program for women helps abuse survivors dare to hope again.

Our move-in process is simple.

Contact Us

Go Through Our Intake Process

(Week 1)

Application Approval

(Week 2-3)

Move In

(Week 3-4)

The real work begins after move in.

30-Day Program

Sign the Commitment Contract

Work Through the Program to Heal

(18-24 Months)

Graduate

Stay Connected Through the Alumni Program

Learn More

Find lasting freedom from domestic abuse.

Call Now → (651) 776-4805

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The Dwelling Place offers transitional care & recovery

The Dwelling Place was established in 1998 to provide for the physical, emotional, and the spiritual needs of a woman and her children after fleeing from an abusive partner. It was founded on the understanding that in order to help victims of domestic abuse heal from their emotional wounds, there needed to be a holistic Christ-centered approach. This belief is at the core of The Dwelling Place’s mission. We originally opened in a single family home and now have five homes (Sandy’s Place, Ruth’s Place, Esther’s Place, Marian’s Place, and Lydia’s Place) with a total capacity to house 57 women and children at one time. We are blessed and grateful to provide a safe place to call home and well-defined support services for women and children who are homeless and traumatized because of domestic abuse.

Children’s program for your littles

Children’s program assists children in finding hope, enable healing, increase well-being and feelings of safety, and to facilitate an understanding and an opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and as a source of strength.

Children Welcome

Individualized support services to help you heal

In addition to housing, our programming includes:

Case Management
Bible Study
Advocacy for employment and housing search

Support Groups which allow residents to move toward healing – such as classes on Financial Education, Life Skills, Healthy Cooking, Parenting, Health Care, Home Care, Chemical Dependency

Domestic Abuse Education Courses for both the women and children
Individualized Therapy with a local mental health organization

We also provide referrals and community resources as needed.

A safe home & loving community

We create a safe home environment and a supportive community. Many of the women and children who come to us have a long history of living in constant fear of abuse, degradation, and humiliation. The children especially, often express an enormous amount of relief and sense of safety when they realize they are now in a safe home. While living in our homes, the women and children participate in healing, life-changing programming, advocacy to overcome barriers, and life skills development.

Christ-centered to give you hope

The Dwelling Place exists to break the generational cycle of abuse by equipping and empowering women through the love of Jesus Christ so they can experience lasting freedom.

A post-graduate support network

The Alumni Program’s purpose is to ensure sustained freedom from abuse and provide a faith-building community of support, encouragement, and love in Christ.

Learn about our alumni program

— Program Grad —

When I think about this past year I am amazed at how I've changed! Because of Jesus and the support of staff, programming and attending college, I have a new future and am able to be the woman and mom I desire to be. I am so thankful for the changes I've experienced while being at The Dwelling Place.
— Program Alum —

We are so grateful for TDP! It truly is a place of healing and the impact is far reaching. Thank you for believing in this ministry and the firm foundation you have helped us build. We are so in awe of God and His goodness! Thank you for touching our hearts and giving us so many useful tools and for the love and support during our darkest hours. We love you all!
— Program Resident —

I didn’t realize my healing was going to be such hard work! I had to let go of control, get rid of toxic people in my life and take accountability for my choices. But it was all worth it, I have a new beginning. I’m healthy, so now I can have healthy relationships with healthy people. Living in God’s truth is my root and now I’m growing, I’m not stuck anymore. If I didn’t come here, I really don’t know where I would be, I have truly been saved!
— 30-Day Program Resident —

At first when I got here I was scared, but we felt welcomed and accepted despite our past. I have grown, accepted our Lord and learned more about God.

Ready to start a new path?

CONTACT US

Call (651) 776-4805 – please call from a safe location – or fill out our secure form online to express interest in the program.

APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM

Start the intake process and meet in-person with a staff member. If we determine you would be a good fit for our program, our intake coordinator will talk with you about how to safely move you and your children into one of our available Safe Houses.

MOVE IN & BEGIN THE WORK

Once you arrive, you’ll start with our 30-Day Program which will give you a taste of life at The Dwelling Place. After the introductory period, we don’t put time pressures on our residents but allow you to progress through our class-based curriculum at your own pace.

FIND FREEDOM & SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Upon completion of the program, our staff will assist you in finding more permanent housing and employment to allow you to live sustainably in the way God intends for you and your family.