Safe Harbor Crisis Center

What Safe Harbor Crisis Center does

Safe Harbor Crisis Center (legally Davis Citizens' Coalition Against Violence dba Safe Harbor Crisis Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the only domestic violence shelter and rape crisis center operating in Davis County, Utah. Founded in 1994 and operational since 1997, the organization serves approximately 3,000 survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence annually through an integrated portfolio of free, confidential services. Its service stack includes a 24/7 crisis hotline (801-444-9161), a 10-bed emergency protective shelter, a 24-unit transitional housing program (Hope Housing), forensic nursing examinations, individual and group therapy, protective order assistance, children's services, prevention education, and community outreach delivered through a dedicated Outreach Center in Layton. Service delivery relies on licensed social workers, bilingual advocates, Safe Zone certified advocates, and over 5,000 annual volunteer hours; all services are provided at no cost to clients.

The organization is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, government funding (notably the Utah Office for Victims of Crime), in-kind contributions via Amazon wishlists, and annual fundraising events including the Evergreens Benefit Gala and Tee Off Fore Hope Golf Tournament. Technology is limited to NeonCRM (donation and event management), PayPal/credit card processing, and standard social media channels; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are in evidence. Its go-to-market is community-led, with survivor access driven by word-of-mouth, partnerships with law enforcement via the Lethality Assessment Protocol (12+ agencies), and referrals from healthcare partners including Intermountain Health and Tanner Clinic. Geographic scope is explicitly restricted to Davis County, UT, and the organization holds no parent company, no venture funding, and no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

Safe Harbor Crisis Center

Legal name

Davis Citizens' Coalition Against Violence dba Safe Harbor Crisis Center

Website

https://safeharborhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Harbor Crisis Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only domestic violence shelter and rape crisis center in Davis County, Utah, providing free, confidential shelter, crisis response, forensic nursing, therapy, transitional housing, and prevention education to approximately 3,000 survivors annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crisis Intervention and Survivor Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Crisis intervention services
• Domestic violence shelter
• Sexual assault services
• Survivor advocacy
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Safe Harbor relies on individual monetary donations from community members to fund their free services. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts annual fundraising events including the Evergreens Benefit Gala, Tee Off Fore Hope Golf Tournament, and other community events to raise critical funds for services.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Safe Harbor receives support from foundations and government programs including the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, Watkins Family Foundation, and other community partners.
4. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations of goods and supplies including Amazon Wish List items, clothing, and household goods for survivors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Safe Harbor Crisis Center operates a free, confidential, integrated service ecosystem for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Davis County, Utah. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis support hotline, a 10-bedroom emergency protective shelter, a 24-unit Hope Housing transitional housing program, forensic nurse examinations, individual and group therapy, protective order advocacy, children's services, outreach case management, and prevention education programs. All services are provided at no cost to clients.

Product overview

Safe Harbor Crisis Center is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem of free, confidential services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Davis County, Utah. The organization operates a single integrated service model centered on its 24/7 crisis support line, supported by emergency shelter and transitional housing (Hope Housing), outreach services, sexual assault services including forensic nurse examiners, support groups, therapy, protective order assistance, prevention education programs, and children's services. The service portfolio functions as an interconnected system where crisis support, shelter, outreach, therapy, and prevention programs work together to provide holistic care from immediate safety through long-term healing and independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Support Line A 24-hour confidential help line (801-444-9161) staffed by trained advocates who provide crisis counseling, safety planning, resources, and referrals for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or dating violence survivors in Davis County, Utah.
• Emergency Protective Shelter A 10-bedroom emergency protective shelter open 24/7 with two common areas, kitchen, free laundry facilities, and children's areas, providing immediate safe housing for those in danger from domestic violence or sexual assault.
• Hope Housing Transitional Housing Transitional housing program offering 24 housing units (studios to three-bedroom apartments) with comprehensive supportive services including case management, parenting education, financial literacy, and legal assistance for 3 to 12 months for survivors working toward independence.
• Outreach Services Community-based services for survivors who don't require shelter, including education, advocacy, case management, protective order assistance, stalking injunction help, and referrals to community resources at the Lifeline Prevention Center in Layton, UT.
• Sexual Assault Services Comprehensive services for sexual assault survivors including 24/7 crisis support, forensic nurse examinations, support groups (STAR and TSTAR), therapy, and help for family and friends.
• Safe Harbor Forensic Nurses 24/7 sexual assault examination services providing trauma-informed and patient-centered care, including medical care, STI preventive medications, emergency contraception, and evidence collection for investigation and prosecution. Has conducted 270 exams since program inception.
• Support Groups Various free support groups including Domestic Violence Support Groups, Parenting Groups, Children's Education Groups, Adolescent Safe Dating groups, and the STAR (Sexual Trauma and Recovery) group for sexual assault survivors.
• Therapy Services Free, confidential therapy for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors ages seven and above, employing trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based therapy models to help decrease trauma symptoms and overcome negative impacts of violence.
• Protective Orders Assistance with obtaining protective orders including protective orders, child protective orders, dating violence protective orders, and civil stalking injunctions, with help completing forms and pro-bono legal representation.
• Prevention Education Community education programs including healthy relationships curriculum, bystander intervention training, financial empowerment presentations, CUT IT OUT program, and the Boys and Men Against Violence online webinar.
• Children's Services Services for children exposed to violence including advocacy, healthy coping techniques, emotional identification, boundary setting, as well as parent education on effects of domestic violence and parenting skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 3,000 victims of domestic violence and sexual assault annually through programs, shelter, housing, and advocacy.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtah's primary rape crisis coalition that plays a key role in providing training and technical assistance to rape crisis centers, ensuring implementation of best practices in programming and administration. They advocate for rape crisis centers and survivors through public policy efforts.
• Utah Domestic Violence CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState coalition working toward a world where all individuals and families live free from violence, feel safe, empowered, and hopeful. Provides resources and advocacy for domestic violence organizations across Utah.
• Department of Workforce ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtah state agency providing employment assistance, public assistance programs, workforce development, and services for homelessness, affordable housing, refugees, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Through collaboration, they serve millions of Utahns.
• Davis LinksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavis County resource hub connecting residents with basic needs, mental health, family support, outdoor opportunities, and more. Helps connect survivors with comprehensive community resources.
• Intermountain HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare partner supporting Safe Harbor Forensic Nurses program. Provides healthcare resources and coordination for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Davis County.
• Tanner ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner supporting Safe Harbor Forensic Nurses program and victim services in Davis County.
• LippertminorOthersCorporate volunteer group that landscaped Safe Harbor's 45 Day Crisis Shelter. Company with Lippert Cares initiative focused on culture, leadership, and philanthropy using 'Business as a Force for Good.'
• April Tribe GiauqueminorOthersPublished author and empowerment speaker; creator of 'The Supporter's Toolkit' program helping friends, family, and coworkers support someone in abuse. Author of 'Pinpoints of Light: Escaping the Abyss of Abuse' and runs Pinpoints Across America to place books in 11,000 shelters.
• Marty LiccardominorOthersAnti-violence educator and activist for 15+ years; Men's Engagement Specialist for Utah Department of Health coordinating statewide efforts to engage men in anti-violence work; co-founder of Men's Anti-Violence Network (MAN) of Utah.
• Sam LutuiminorOthersKAVA Talks facilitator through PIK2AR organization. KAVA Talks (Kommitment Against Violence Altogether) is a Tongan/Pacific Islander male domestic violence advocacy group certified by Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Dove Center: Layton, Utah-based DV/sexual assault shelter serving the same Davis County region. Although Safe Harbor is positioned as the only DV shelter in the county, the Dove Center provides adjacent crisis and counseling services in the immediate geography, making it the closest operating peer.
• Safe Horizon: New York City-based nonprofit providing DV shelter, sexual assault response, forensic exams, and advocacy. Highly comparable integrated service portfolio (hotline, shelter, counseling, forensic nursing) at much larger urban scale; useful benchmark for organizational growth trajectory.
• YWCA Utah: Provides domestic violence, sexual assault, and family support services in Utah, including shelter and advocacy. Most comparable as a Utah-based nonprofit offering a parallel DV/SA crisis continuum model, though serving the broader Salt Lake City region rather than Davis County.
• AARDVARC: Utah-based nonprofit supporting survivors of sexual violence and DV through resources, referrals, and education. Comparable advocacy and resource-navigation service lines, though primarily resource referral rather than direct service delivery.
• Rape Recovery Center: Salt Lake City-based nonprofit providing sexual assault crisis intervention, forensic exams, therapy, and advocacy. Directly comparable service portfolio on the sexual assault side, including 24/7 crisis response and clinical services, though without a DV-specific emergency shelter.
• Turning Point Centers: Utah-based nonprofit providing trauma-informed therapy, DV/SA recovery support, and counseling services. Comparable therapeutic and advocacy service lines for survivors, though focused on outpatient clinical rather than shelter-based operations.

Others

• Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA): State-level coalition that provides training and technical assistance to rape crisis centers including Safe Harbor. Functions as a peer network and ecosystem partner rather than direct service competitor, but operates in the same protective services space in Utah.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National sexual assault hotline and advocacy organization. Comparable on the sexual assault crisis response and forensic exam navigation dimensions, though operating nationally rather than as a local clinical provider like Safe Harbor's Forensic Nurses program.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 DV hotline and resource referral service. Comparable on the crisis hotline and resource navigation dimension, though operating at national scale rather than as a local shelter provider; Safe Harbor's hotline serves the same function regionally.

Regional players

• CAPSA (Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency): Logan, Utah-based nonprofit providing DV shelter, sexual assault response, and advocacy in Cache County. Highly comparable operating model (emergency shelter, crisis line, forensic nursing, therapy) but serving a different northern Utah geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/safeharborut
• Facebookfacebook.com/SafeHarborCrisisCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-harbor-crisis-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/safeharborhope/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/safeharborutah

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

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