Adult Counseling & Advocacy

• We offer individual counseling and advocacy sessions (by appointment) to adult survivors of domestic abuse in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee Counties. 

• We offer counselor-led support groups for adults in our shelters. Survivor-led support groups are also available. 

• Domestic abuse education classes are offered as well. These classes are eight sessions long and meet weekly

• Please call our 24/7 line at 1.800.291.2139 (select option 1 to speak with someone) to complete a brief phone intake for counseling services. You will need to provide a safe phone number or email address so that someone can follow-up with you.

• Once your phone intake is completed, you will hear from a member of our counseling team within 5 business days to set-up your first appointment.

While Safe Harbor currently does not have the capacity to offer counseling to children impacted by domestic abuse, we recognize the need for this service and are working to develop sustainable programming for children. In the meantime, Safe Harbor counselors can offer referrals to Safe Harbor clients who are seeking counseling services for their children. 

• Once you have completed a phone intake to begin services (by calling our 24/7 line at 1.800.291.2139), you will hear from a member of our counseling team within 5 business days. During your phone intake, please be sure to give us a safe phone number or email address so that we can safely reach you. Please also make sure that your voicemail is set-up and clear, so we can leave you a message if you are unable to answer when we call. 

• A member of our counseling team will contact you to set up an initial time to meet. During this first meeting, we will review our services with you and complete an assessment to learn more about your experience with domestic abuse and how we can assist you. You are not required to bring anything with you to your first appointment. 

• Please be sure to make arrangements for childcare during your appointments at Safe Harbor. We are not able to provide on-site childcare, and children cannot be left unattended in our waiting area. Please talk with your counselor or advocate if you are having trouble securing childcare. 

• We offer a three-phased approach to counseling, and length of time will depend on an individual’s needs and goals. Typically, we can offer counseling for up to one year. You and your counselor will regularly reassess your needs to determine if Safe Harbor is the best resource to help you reach your goals.

• In addition, we offer referrals to other community resources as needed.

• With a few exceptions that your counselor will review with you at your initial appointment (such as mandated reporting of abuse/neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, plans to harm yourself or someone else, or court order from a judge), counseling is confidential.

• We do not share with anyone (including case workers, attorneys, family or friends) that you are receiving our services, without your written consent.

• It is your choice to participate in any of Safe Harbor’s services.

• We offer individual counseling sessions as well as domestic abuse education classes that are all DSS-approved.