Abbie Shelter

What Abbie Shelter does

Abbie Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-0361221) founded in 1976 in Kalispell, Montana, providing comprehensive trauma-informed services for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County. Originally established as a volunteer-led 24-hour crisis line (the Kalispell Rape Crisis Line) in response to a national study revealing widespread underreporting of sexual violence, the organization opened a confidential physical shelter in 1994 and has grown into the primary dedicated DV/SA service provider for the region over 50 years.

The organization's service portfolio spans a 24/5 confidential Helpline (406-752-7273), a confidential residential shelter, in-person Court Advocacy across five municipal and district courts, individual counseling and a weekly support group, a counseling scholarship for uninsured survivors, one-on-one resource navigation advocacy, and community education presentations. Service delivery is supported by a small paid staff (1-10 employees), an active volunteer base (1,882.5 hours logged in 2025), and institutional partnerships including Logan Health Hospital for SANE exams, the Blackfeet Domestic Violence Program for Native survivor outreach, the Whitefish Community Foundation for matching-grant fundraising, and a network of local therapists for counseling referrals. The organization explicitly does not develop or deploy technology products, operating instead as a relationship-driven service provider with a Wix-hosted informational website.

Abbie Shelter operates a hybrid revenue model combining federal and local government grants, foundation grants, individual donations, and fundraising events, with the Great Fish Community Challenge (Whitefish Community Foundation) highlighted as a particularly important annual channel. All services are delivered free of charge to survivors. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Marketing and awareness efforts are conducted through the organization's website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, community events, and educational presentations. The organization is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary with a scheduled fundraiser on October 10, 2026.

Name

Abbie Shelter

Legal name

Abbie Shelter

Website

https://abbieshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abbie Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Kalispell, Montana, providing free, confidential, trauma-informed services including helpline, shelter, court advocacy, counseling, and community education to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County. Founded 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis helpline services
• Emergency shelter housing
• Trauma-informed advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Federal and local government grants form a significant portion of revenue, providing core funding for operations and services.
2. Foundation Grants: Foundation grants including the Whitefish Community Foundation's Great Fish Community Challenge which includes matching grant components.
3. Individual Donations: General contributions from the public, tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 81-0361221.
4. Fundraising Events: Revenue from fundraisers including the 50th anniversary celebration and other community events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Abbie Shelter provides free, confidential, trauma-informed services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County, Montana. Its core deliverables include a Helpline for crisis support and resource connection, Court Advocacy for Orders of Protection and court navigation, Mental Health Support/Counseling including individual therapy and a support group, One-on-One Support Advocacy for resource navigation, a confidential residential Shelter for those in immediate danger, Community Education presentations, and personalized Safety Planning. All services are delivered at no cost to survivors and are funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Abbie Shelter is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of trauma-informed services for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County, Montana. The core service portfolio includes a Helpline for crisis support, Court Advocacy for legal assistance, Mental Health Support/Counseling with individual therapy and support groups, One-on-One Support/Advocacy for resource navigation, Confidential Shelter for those in immediate danger, and Community Education for prevention. These services are complemented by extensive resource directories including Sexual Assault Resources, Community Resources, Mental Health Resources, and Court Resources, along with educational materials on Identifying Abuse and Supporting Survivors. All services are free, confidential, and trauma-informed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helpline Confidential telephone support line providing crisis support, resource connections, and a nonjudgmental listening ear for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County. Operates as the front door to all other Abbie Shelter services.
• Court Advocacy In-person advocacy at local courts (District Court, Justice Court, Kalispell Municipal Court, Whitefish Municipal Court, and Columbia Falls Municipal Court) assisting survivors with Orders of Protection, Crime Victim Compensation applications, civil and criminal court process navigation, and attorney referrals.
• Mental Health Support and Counseling Trauma-informed individual counseling, a facilitated support group for survivors (Tuesdays 6–7pm with free meal at 5:30pm), and a limited scholarship providing up to 15 therapy sessions with partner providers for uninsured individuals. Counselors are trained specifically in intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
• One-on-One Support Advocacy Individual advocacy services helping survivors navigate resources including housing, childcare, employment, and public benefits, with advocates available to support communication with landlords, schools, employers, and doctors.
• Confidential Shelter Confidential residential shelter in Flathead County for people in danger from intimate partners, offering temporary housing, communal living environment, and on-site advocate support during business hours. Accessed through the Helpline.
• Community Education Educational presentations for schools and community organizations covering healthy relationships, consent, identifying abuse, human trafficking awareness, safety planning, and vicarious trauma. Delivered on request to educators, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, businesses, and community groups.
• Safety Planning Personalized safety planning assistance for survivors, including identifying support networks, establishing code words with trusted contacts, document preparation, emergency bag preparation, and consideration of Orders of Protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,400 helpline contacts answered in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blackfeet Domestic Violence ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help Blackfeet survivors reach safety, independence, and empowerment. The Abbie Shelter works with the Blackfeet Domestic Violence Program as part of their action plan to serve Native American survivors who face disproportionately high rates of violence.
• Logan Health HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital providing SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams - free, confidential exams conducted by qualified nurses for sexual assault survivors. The Abbie will accompany survivors to the hospital if desired.
• Glacier Collision WorxminorOthersDrop-off location for donations during business hours at 29 W Cottonwood Dr in Evergreen, Montana.
• Local Thrift StoresminorOthersPartnership with local thrift stores for clothing donations. The Abbie does not accept clothing donations directly as they partner with local thrift stores which indirectly benefit their clients.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: One of the largest U.S. providers of DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking services with shelter, hotline, counseling, and court advocacy — the same integrated service mix Abbie offers, scaled to a major metropolitan area.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and court advocacy for survivors of DV and human trafficking — closely matching Abbie's integrated service portfolio at a larger urban scale.
• Center for Domestic Peace: California-based DV prevention and intervention organization offering shelter, counseling, and community education — the same combination of services that defines Abbie's offering, in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence): National policy and advocacy organization for the DV movement. Comparable in mission; competes for federal and foundation dollars and shapes the national narrative Abbie operates within.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Overlaps with Abbie's sexual assault services and counseling referrals, and competes for the same federal and corporate survivor-support funding.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The federally funded national 24/7 hotline that Abbie's helpline effectively serves as a local counterpart for. Strongly comparable in mission and partially substitutable for survivors, making it both a partner and a competitor for crisis-line volume.
• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization operating DV/SA, housing, and racial justice programs through local affiliates including YWCA Missoula. Direct comparability on service portfolio; Abbie is positioned similarly to a single-chapter YWCA operation.

Regional players

• Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence: The statewide coalition that coordinates and partially funds Montana's network of DV/SA service providers, including Abbie Shelter. Comparable in mission and serves as both a peer and a funding intermediary for Abbie.
• HAVEN: A Montana-based domestic violence and sexual assault service provider offering shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Directly comparable in service mix and rural-community operating model.
• YWCA Missoula: A Montana-based nonprofit YWCA affiliate providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and housing services in Missoula. Direct comparability in scope (IPV/SA + shelter + advocacy) and scale; competes for the same state-level and federal grant pools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/abbieshelter
• Instagraminstagram.com/abbie_shelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abbie-shelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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