Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention is our top priority at Swain Qualla SAFE. Our compassionate advocates work directly with you to create a personalized safety plan that clearly identifies risks and provides practical steps to ensure your immediate safety and well-being.
Our trained advocates are available 24/7 to offer immediate support and guide you, ensuring you never have to face a crisis alone. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and needs, crafting individualized strategies to help you stay safe, whether you’re planning to leave an abusive situation or manage risks while staying in your current environment.
With Swain Qualla SAFE, you will receive:
At Swain Qualla SAFE, we are committed to supporting and empowering you through every step toward a safer, healthier future.
Call our confidential 24-hour crisis line at 828-488-6809 anytime, day or night, or reach out online. We’re here to support your journey toward safety, healing, and hope.
We know there’s a lot to take in… we hope we can answer those questions.
A safety plan is a personalized, practical guide that helps you reduce risk and prepare for situations involving abuse or danger. It includes steps for safely leaving, protecting children, and handling emergencies.
Yes. You do not need to leave your situation to receive help. We can work with you to create a plan that fits your circumstances, whether you’re staying, leaving, or unsure.
Absolutely. All conversations and safety plans are 100% confidential. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.
Crisis intervention provides immediate emotional support, risk assessment, and action steps when in a dangerous or overwhelming situation. Our advocates are trained to respond quickly and help stabilize the situation.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Then contact our 24-hour crisis line for confidential help, shelter access, or safety planning support.
For 40 years, we have empowered survivors with compassionate, confidential, and comprehensive support tailored to your individual needs. Our inclusive approach ensures that all survivors, regardless of gender, receive the help they deserve.
No matter how hopeless things may feel, there is a way forward. We are here to walk with you, to help you rebuild, and to remind you that you are not defined by what has happened to you. You are strong, and you deserve safety, respect, and peace.
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