Confidential support. Immediate safety planning. 24/7 crisis response.
Domestic Violence Help in Williston, ND
If you are in immediate danger, call
911.
If it is safe to speak, our crisis hotlines in
Williston and Watford are available right now.
February Focus:
Teen Relationship Safety & Awareness
One in three teens will experience dating abuse before adulthood. This year’s theme, Real Love Respects, highlights the importance of respect, boundaries, and healthy relationships—empowering teens to recognize harmful patterns early and expect more from love.
We encourage everyone to get involved and help raise awareness. We recognize the power that each one of us has in making a difference. You can host an event at your school, talk to your friends about dating violence, or help make sure others know about Love Is Respect! These action guides from Love Is Respect also have other great ideas to try!
Serving survivors across Williams County, McKenzie County, and Divide County since 1979.
When Safety Cannot Wait
If you are searching for domestic violence help in Williston ND, you are not alone. Family Crisis Shelter provides immediate crisis intervention, confidential shelter coordination, and ongoing advocacy for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or related abuse.
What We Do
We are not a general homeless shelter. Our organization specializes in:
- Emergency shelter in a secure, confidential location
- 24-hour crisis advocacy and emotional support
- Personalized safety planning
- Legal advocacy and court accompaniment
- Support groups and trauma-informed counseling
You do not have to enter shelter to receive help. Domestic violence services in Williston ND include both residential and non-residential options.
Support Our Services
Community investment directly sustains domestic violence shelter North Dakota programs like ours.
Financial contributions fund:
- Emergency shelter operations
- 24/7 crisis hotline services
- Legal advocacy
- Counseling and prevention education
- Youth outreach initiatives
Strengthening Community Response
Family Crisis Shelter is a domestic violence and sexual assault crisis program, not a general homeless shelter. Our services are designed specifically to support survivors and their families as they work toward safety and stability.
Our shelter locations remain confidential to protect the safety of those we serve.
Comprehensive Services for Survivors
What Safety and Stability Can Look Like
Family Crisis Shelter works beyond the walls of the shelter to raise awareness, provide education, and strengthen community response to domestic violence and sexual assault.
Emergency Shelter
Support Groups & Counseling
Relocation Assistance
Legal Advocacy
Outreach Advocacy
Family Bridges Program
Our Purpose in Action
Creating Stability, Safety, and Forward Momentum
Family Crisis Shelter exists to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Northwest North Dakota have immediate access to safety and long-term pathways toward independence. Our mission is not only to respond to crisis, but to help individuals and families rebuild with confidence and support.
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Immediate Protection in a Confidential Setting
When abuse escalates, safety must come first. We coordinate access to a secure, undisclosed shelter location where adults and children can step out of danger and into a protected environment. The focus is stability — a place where basic needs are met and the first steps toward recovery can begin.
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Support for Long-Term Housing Stability
Leaving an abusive situation often means starting over. Our advocates assist survivors in locating safe housing, navigating applications, understanding lease agreements, and preparing for independent living. The goal is more than relocation — it is sustainable, secure housing that reduces the risk of returning to unsafe circumstances.
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Removing Barriers to Essential Services
Access to transportation can determine whether someone reaches court, medical care, employment interviews, or counseling appointments. We help eliminate that barrier by coordinating transportation support so survivors can maintain progress, meet legal obligations, and move toward economic stability.
Donating Essential Items
Daily necessities can quickly run low in a confidential shelter environment. Donating high-need items helps ensure families arriving in crisis have access to clean clothing, hygiene products, household supplies, and basic comforts without delay.
Contribute Financially to Survivor Services
Monetary donations help fund: 24/7 crisis hotline operations, emergency shelter access, and safety planning and legal advocacy. One-time gifts, recurring monthly contributions, and event sponsorships all play a vital role in sustaining domestic violence services in our region.
How You Can Support
Ways the Community Can Make a Difference
Every act of support strengthens safety for survivors in Williston and across Northwest North Dakota. Community involvement ensures that emergency shelter, crisis advocacy, and long-term recovery services remain available when they are needed most.
