Barbara Saville Shelter
Due to the nature of the facility, intakes are conducted at the Barbara Saville Shelter Business Office; the location of the Barbara Saville Shelter is kept confidential.
2025 Stats
Clients served at Barbara Saville Shelter
DV Related
21 Children
22 Adults
Homeless
38 Children
35 Adults
The Barbara Saville Shelter provides shelter and a safe space to intimate partner violence/domestic violence survivors, such as physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse.
intimate partner violence/domestic violence victims with children, men and women included.
intimate partner violence/domestic violence victims without children, men and women included.
Homeless women with children
Homeless women without children
Unfortunatley, homeless men who are not intimate partner violence/domestic violence victims are not eligibile.
Services are provided using a Culturally Responsible and Trauma Informed Approach.
We can provide support with:
Case management
Counseling
Financial Education
Referrals to parenting classes
Referrals to child care services
Housing support
Employment support
Safety planning
Health & Hygiene
Child Education
Intake Process
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Step 1: Phone Call or In Person
Client reaches out to 559-585-1018 or 1-877-727-3225. Client goes to the Barbara Saville Shelter Business Office. A crisis data entry form is completed.
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Step 2: Meeting with Intake Specialist
Once data entry form is completed, Intake Specialist will determine eligibility and room availability.
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Step 3: Intake
Client is scheduled for an intake. Shelter is notified of intake information. Documents are reviewed & signed.
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Step 4: Transportation
Upon competition of forms, Intake Specialist or Shelter Advocate will transport client to the shelter. If the client has their own vehicle they will follow.
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Step 5: Arrival to Shelter
Intake Specialist or Shelter Advocate will show client(s) how to enter the shelter, assure them of their safety, and quickly glance around.
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Step 6: Food/Drink
Intake Specialist or Shelter Advocate will offer food and/or drink to client(s) prior to next steps.
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Step 7: Room Introduction
Advocate will assign a room to the client and/or family. A room key will be provided along with hygiene bags.
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Step 8: Shelter Staff Introductions
Advocate will introduce client to Shelter staff and Shelter Interns.
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Step 9: Adapting to new environment
Client will be left to adapt to their new surroundings and adjust for a few days.
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Step 10: Case Management
Shelter Coordinator assigns a Case Manager to the client. Case Manage will introduce themselves to client & begin working on a case plan.
If you are experiencing intimate partner violence/domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, or are a survivor of human sex trafficking call the 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 1-877-727-3225.
Call the Crisis Hotline 1-877-727-3225
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find info on shelters outside of Kings County?
You can try visiting (domesticshelters.org)
Is there a contact email for the Barbara Saville Shelter?
The best way to contact the Barbara Saville Shelter is to contact the Barbara Saville Shelter Business Office or the 24-hour Crisis Line at 1-877-727-3225. Staff can address any questions.