Safe Haven Family Shelter is the premier shelter-to-housing program in middle Tennessee that accommodates families experiencing homelessness. DETAILS OUR HISTORY

Safe Haven Family Shelter only takes referrals and applications through Coordinated Entry (CE). If you need immediate shelter, safety planning or other resources, please reach out to the YWCA at ywcanashville.com or call 615-242-1199 or 1-800-334-4628.

The Safe Haven Family Shelter develops community relationships with landlords willing to provide affordable housing for our families so that when they leave our programs they will have a permanent opportunity to be housed.

Jan 14, 2024 · For more than 36 years, Safe Haven Family Shelter has led Middle Tennessee’s efforts to house, support, empower and advocate for families experiencing homelessness. Our shelter-to-housing program is the one of the only of its kind in Tennessee and tailored to meet each family’s needs.

To ensure that our community matches needs with resources more efficiently, Safe Haven Family Shelter is only taking referrals and applications through Nashville’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) at Metro Social Services. Please call 615-862-6444 to be connected with services.

Safe Haven staffers provide case management for the families, helping them to identify their needs and developing a plan for attaining self-sufficiency. The agency also has a housing specialist to help families find permanent housing and an educational specialist to help the children so they don’t fall behind in school.

Help fill ongoing needs at Safe Haven. For 40 years, volunteers have worked side by side with Safe Haven to support our mission and programs. They provide meals for families, collect supplies, assist with the children’s program, help with events, and so much more.

May 25, 2023 · For nearly 40 years, Safe Haven has served as the premier shelter-to-housing program in Middle Tennessee that accommodates families experiencing homelessness. Safe Haven leads our community’s efforts to house, support, empower and advocate for families, allowing them to stay together.

Safe Haven has 37 years of experience in the changing field of family homelessness with proactive programs, evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. We increasingly play a leadership role in education and advocacy to address this community-wide issue.

Jan 14, 2024 · To ensure that our community matches needs with resources more efficiently, Safe Haven Family Shelter is only taking referrals and applications through Nashville’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) at Metro Social Services. Please call …