Please show your support for victims of domestic violence in your community by joining us for "Purses With a Purpose". By supporting this event you will enable us to continue to provide life changing services to families who continue to reach out to us for assistance. 

For information, credit card purchase or to RSVP please contact Nancy at (321) 726-8282 or via e-mail at sereneharbor@cfl.rr.com 

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation you can donate securely online by clicking on the "make a donation" button on this page.

or

you may mail a check made payable to Serene Harbor, Inc to:

P.O. Box 100039

Palm Bay, FL 32910 

Overcoming the effects of domestic violence is a monumental task for survivors and their children. The role of the domestic violence shelter in assisting survivors to break away from this abuse is significant. Serene Harbor provides a safe and protective environment to support the survivors as they struggle to build a life for themselves and their children free from fear and violence.

While families participate in our shelter and outreach programs we provide the following services to them.

Hotline Services

Serene Harbor provides a 24-hour domestic violence hotline which is staffed 365 days a year by trained advocates. Information regarding injunctions for protection, safety planning, education, financial and professional services, legal aid, housing, mental health issues, medical care and children's service options are given to hotline callers.

Emergency Shelter

When a client meets Serene Harbor's admission criteria the client and their children are admitted to the shelter. While at the shelter, clients and their families are provided with basic needs and a full continuum of services.

Case Management

The Case Managers provide goal-oriented services which are intended to counteract the negative effects of domestic violence on the victim. The case managers work closely with each client, monitoring and facilitating progress toward their program goals. They also provide legal advocacy in conjunction with Legal Aid. In additions the children's advocacy staff provides supportive services intended to counteract the negative effects of domestic violence on the child victim.