A longtime central domestic violence shelter will avoid closure following a new partnership with a nonprofit organization.
SpringHaven, located in Elizabethtown, announced earlier this year it would be closing its doors June 30 after 40 years due to “financial instability,” leaving many in the area wondering where to go for help.
The shelter has served as the primary shelter for the Heartland region, covering Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington counties.
In a news release Tuesday, SpringHaven announced its new partnership with Caritas Care Solutions, a nonprofit behavioral health organization that will allow the shelter to remain fully operational and offer expanded services on its 10-acre campus.
Some of those upgrades include 25 transitional beds for survivors and their children, and an emergency shelter and 24/7 crisis response.
The enhanced services also include trauma-informed therapy and counseling, access to psychiatric care with medication, comprehensive targeted case management and help enrolling for SNAP benefits and Medicaid, according to the release.
“This approach ensures survivors can access seamless, whole-person care in safe, supportive environment — removing barriers and improving long-term outcomes,” the release said.
SpringHaven said it is actively accepting referrals, and anyone who needs help can reach out immediately using its 24-hour emergency hotline at 270-769-1234 or Toll-free: 800-767-5838.
With the new partnership, SpringHaven will no longer be a member program of ZeroV, the statewide domestic violence coalition. According to a spokesperson with the coalition, the shelter will operate as an independent organization.
Prior to Springhaven’s reopening announcement, ZeroV announced a temporary transitional services plan, set to go into effect Wednesday, July 1, to help residents in the area find other ways to access domestic violence services.
Even with the reopening, the company said they still plan to implement those services, which will give residents in the Lincoln Trail Area Development District more options for care.
The plan includes a new crisis hotline, 877-949-0515, with Greenhouse 17 and connects survivors to other Zero-V member programs in the area depending on their county:
Bethany House Abuse Shelter in Somerset: Marion, Washington and Nelson counties
The Center for Women and Families in Louisville: Meade and Breckinridge counties
Barren River Area Safe Space (BRASS): Grayson, Hardin and Larue counties
The Center for Women and Families operates a 24-hour crisis line for both of its locations. Louisville Metro Police Department also offers a 24-hour crisis line staffed by certified domestic violence counselors trained to provide crisis counseling, support and information for people experiencing abuse.
Source: WDRB
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