Domestic Violence Shelters

The Abbie Shelter is the primary service provider for victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Flathead Valley. The organization’s mission is to promote safety, independence, & empowerment to victims & survivors of domestic & sexual violence. Programs and services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, serving as a gateway to other services; emergency shelter (The Abbie); legal advocacy; mental health services; and community education.

24 hour hotline: 406-676-0800
Legal Services: 406-883-3350

Provides Emergency Shelter in a safe, secure environment, Crisis Intervention services and Emergency Advocacy when needed. Can help with Transportation and provide Emergency Vouchers for things like Groceries and Fuel.

Providing Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

The YWCA’s Pathways Program offers shelter, crisis counseling and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including the 24-hour crisis hotline; safe shelter for women, men and children fleeing abusive situations; walk-in peer counseling; weekly support groups; in-house short-term therapy; referrals to community resources; and legal, personal and medical advocacy.

Services include:

• Walk-in peer counseling for women and men dealing with issues of domestic and/or sexual violence
• Safe and confidential shelter for women and children in crisis from domestic and/or sexual violence
• Support groups for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
• Volunteer and staff children's advocates
• Supervised visitation and exchange

Watson Children’s Shelter is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis.

Offers an anonymous 24/7 hotline.

Provides classes and speakers for the community.

Provides advocacy and other assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Services include:

• Crisis Intervention
  • 24-hour hotline
  • Emergency Safe Housing
  • Victim Advocacy
• Supportive Services and Advocacy
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Safe Housing
  • Professional Counseling
  • Assistance with applying for services including SNAP and TANF
• Prevention and Education:
  • Relationship and other education and support groups

Services include:

• 24 Hour Crisis Help line
• Peer Crisis Counseling
• Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Emergency Legal Advocacy
• Information and Referral
• Personal Advocacy
• Emergency Shelter
• Transitional Housing
• Crime Victim Compensation Application Assistance
• Women's Support Group
• Art Expression for Adults/Children
• Community Outreach & Education
• Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Center Services
• Transportation

ASPEN provides free, confidential direct services such as a 24-hour support line, emergency shelter, crisis counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, information & referrals, safety planning, emergency 911 phones, assistance with orders of protection, forensic medical exam support, community outreach, and educational programs.

Services include survivor advocacy, legal advocacy, individual counseling, emergency shelter, a 24-hour support line, three support groups, and community education. These services are all vital to both intervention and prevention of domestic violence in the Gallatin Valley. 

Services offered include:

• Victim Advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
• 24 Hour Crisis Line (406) 265-2222
• Emergency Shelter
• Order of Protection assistance
• Court, Hospital, and Law Enforcement Accompaniment
• Child Advocacy
• Emergency Transportation
• Support within the criminal justice system
• Peer Counseling
• Safety Planning
• Support Group for Women
• Violence Intervention for Men and Women
• Supervised Visits & Exchanges
• Community Education
• Information and Referrals
• Volunteer Opportunities