Help of Door County

Name

Help of Door County

Legal name

Help of Door County, Inc.

Website

https://helpofdoorcounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Victim Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Domestic abuse services
• Crisis intervention support
• Emergency safe housing
• Legal victim advocacy
• Supervised visitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sturgeon Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Community donations via PayPal and fundraising campaigns. The organization sends out two newsletters per year with continued fundraising and donation information. All services are provided free of charge to victims.
2. Grant Funding: The organization relies on grants for program funding, including violence intervention classes (ATV and WEAV) which have associated fees. Volunteer interest survey mentions grant research/writing as a volunteer need.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HELP of Door County provides free, confidential domestic-abuse services across the Door County Peninsula, including crisis intervention, emergency safe homes, legal advocacy, survivor support, transitional living, youth and older-adult services, supervised visitation, and violence-intervention education. The organization supports victims, survivors, and their family and friends through a 24/7 hotline and direct, community-based advocacy and referrals.

Product overview

HELP of Door County is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of free, confidential domestic violence support services. The organization operates a single integrated service model centered around victim advocacy and support, including emergency Safe Homes, 24/7 crisis hotline, Legal Advocacy, Support Groups, Community Outreach, Older Adult Victim Services, and a Transitional Living Program. Specialized services include the Visitation and Exchange Program for supervised parental visits, Youth Advocacy with the youth-led FYRE group for teens, and Violence Intervention Services featuring the ATV (Alternatives to Violence) and WEAV (Women Ending Abuse and Violence) educational courses. All victim services are provided free of charge to residents throughout Door County Peninsula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safe Homes Emergency shelter program providing 24/7 safe housing for domestic violence victims through a network of safe homes throughout Door County.
• Crisis Intervention and Emotional Support 24/7 hotline at 920-743-8818 providing crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to additional community resources.
• Legal Advocacy Support and assistance for clients throughout the restraining-order process, including help filling out paperwork for domestic-abuse restraining orders, harassment orders, and individual-at-risk orders.
• Support Group A group providing support and education to domestic violence survivors while allowing them to build connections and receive encouragement from other survivors.
• Community Outreach Workshops, training, and speaking engagements throughout Door County focusing on awareness, prevention, and intervention of domestic violence.
• Older Adult Victim Services Dedicated advocacy, support, community outreach, and education on issues of elder abuse for adults experiencing abuse in later life.
• Transitional Living Program A program assisting domestic-abuse victims in gaining self-sufficiency through goal planning, life-skills development, and ongoing supportive services when transitioning from a shared home with an abuser to independent living.
• Visitation and Exchange Program Safe, neutral-location services for supervised visits and monitored exchanges for parents and children going through difficult or transitional times, including court-ordered visitations.
• Youth Advocacy Advocacy services providing emotional support and safety planning for children exposed to domestic violence and teens experiencing dating violence, with a focus on educating youth that abuse is not their fault.
• FYRE (Forging Youth Relationships & Education) Youth-led group with more than 20 area high school students meeting weekly to discuss oppression, power and control within relationships, healthy relationships, and dating-violence prevention.
• Alternatives to Violence (ATV) A 26-week educational course for men designed to teach healthy communication and relationships free from abuse, based on issues of power and control.
• Women Ending Abuse and Violence (WEAV) A 12-week educational course for women addressing domestic abuse, teaching participants to live non-violent lives, build trust and respect, and understand the legacy of their choices.
• Parent Education and Support Educational services for parents on the effects of trauma on children and how to support them through difficult circumstances.
• Domestic Abuse Services Comprehensive domestic-abuse services including safe homes, legal advocacy, women's education and support groups, information and supportive services, and community outreach for victims regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and major.

• End Abuse WisconsincoreOthersStatewide coalition providing resources and advocacy for domestic abuse victims. Listed as a key resource on HELP of Door County's resource page for community referrals and state-level support.
• National Coalition Against Domestic ViolencecoreOthersNational organization providing advocacy resources and policy work for domestic violence victims. Listed as a key resource on HELP of Door County's resource page.
• National Domestic Violence HotlinecoreOthersNational 24/7 hotline service connecting victims to local resources. Listed as a key resource for victims seeking immediate help and referrals.
• Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual AssaultcoreOthersState coalition providing resources and advocacy for sexual assault victims. Listed as a resource for comprehensive victim services referrals.
• Golden House (Green Bay)regionalOthersArea shelter serving Green Bay domestic violence victims. Listed as a regional shelter referral option on HELP of Door County's resource page.
• Harbor House (Appleton)regionalOthersArea shelter serving Appleton domestic violence victims. Listed as a regional shelter referral option on HELP of Door County's resource page.
• Christine Ann Center (Oshkosh)regionalOthersArea shelter serving Oshkosh domestic violence victims. Listed as a regional shelter referral option on HELP of Door County's resource page.
• Door County SheriffcoreOthersLocal law enforcement partner. Phone: 920-746-2400. Listed on resource page for domestic violence response and safety planning.
• Sturgeon Bay PolicecoreOthersLocal police department for immediate danger response. Listed on resource page with contact information for victims.
• Women's Law InitiativeregionalOthersOrganization providing state-by-state legal information and resources for domestic violence victims. Listed as a key legal resource.
• Love is RespectregionalOthersNational organization providing teen dating violence resources and support. Listed as a teen resource for healthy relationships.
• Legal Aid Society of Door CountycoreOthersLocal legal aid organization providing free legal services. Contact: 920-743-3934. Key partner for legal advocacy and restraining order assistance.
• Human Services of Door CountycoreOthersCounty human services department providing comprehensive social services. Key referral partner for victim services. Phone: 920-746-7155.
• United Way of Door CountymajorOthersMajor community partner for fundraising and resource coordination. Listed on resource page with contact information for community support.
• Door County Community FoundationmajorOthersMajor community foundation providing funding and resources for Door County nonprofits. Key financial and community support partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Sojourner Family Peace Center: Milwaukee-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling for domestic and sexual violence victims. Comparable as a Wisconsin DV service provider at larger scale; serves as a logical benchmark for HELP's growth trajectory within the state.
• Christine Ann Center (Oshkosh): Winnebago County domestic violence shelter and outreach program in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Comparable as a regional shelter providing emergency housing, advocacy, and support groups for DV victims; listed as a regional shelter referral option for HELP of Door County clients.
• Golden House (Green Bay): Regional domestic violence shelter and advocacy organization serving the greater Green Bay area in Wisconsin. Directly comparable as a referral partner offering safe shelter, advocacy, and counseling for DV victims in neighboring Wisconsin geography. Listed as a core regional shelter referral on HELP's resource page.
• Harbor House (Appleton): Wisconsin domestic violence shelter serving the Fox Valley region including Appleton. Comparable as a direct service provider offering safe housing, crisis intervention, and advocacy for DV victims in an adjacent Wisconsin region; listed as a regional shelter referral for HELP clients needing services outside Door County.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline connecting DV victims to local resources. Comparable as a federally supported crisis-intake channel; listed as a core referral partner and operates as a parallel entry point that funnels rural Door County clients to HELP.
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: National advocacy organization working to eliminate domestic violence through policy, public awareness, and resource provision. Comparable as a federal-level peer and referral partner; influences the funding and policy environment HELP of Door County operates in.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit operating local YWCA affiliates that provide domestic violence services, emergency shelter, and advocacy across hundreds of U.S. communities. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same domestic violence service category with national scale and brand recognition.
• Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Statewide coalition providing resources and advocacy for sexual assault survivors in Wisconsin. Comparable as a state-level peer and referral partner; covers an adjacent victim-services vertical with overlapping community networks.
• End Abuse Wisconsin: Statewide coalition providing resources, training, and advocacy for domestic abuse service providers across Wisconsin. Comparable as a peer network and referral partner listed on HELP's resource page; not a direct service competitor but coordinates the policy and funding ecosystem HELP participates in.

Emerging players

• Love is Respect: National organization providing teen dating violence resources and digital support. Comparable as a specialized peer in the youth DV prevention space that HELP's FYRE youth-led group addresses locally; listed as a teen resource partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles22 records

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