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Service: Emergency Shelter

Forty-three beds. Address confidential.

Hope Harbour operates a 43-bed emergency shelter in Columbus, Georgia, one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the state. The facility stays consistently full because the need is real.

What's Included

What comes with shelter intake.

Emergency Shelter at Hope Harbour is more than a bed. It is a full intake package designed to take immediate pressure off victims and survivors who arrive with little or nothing.

  • Safe lodging in our 43-bed facility, address kept confidential and never published.
  • Three meals a day plus snacks, with attention to dietary restrictions and children's needs.
  • Basic toiletries and clothing for those who arrived with nothing.
  • An assigned case manager who stays with you across services and helps coordinate next steps.
  • Children's program access for any children who come with their parent. Age-appropriate counseling and school-stability support.
  • Direct connection to legal advocacy if protective orders, custody guidance, or court support is needed.
  • Transportation help for medical appointments, court dates, work, and school during the shelter stay.

Capacity and use

429

shelter and hotel clients in 2025

The 43-bed facility stayed consistently full through 2025. Every night recorded was a safer night for someone.

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Who Is Eligible

If you are in our service area, you qualify.

If you are a victim or survivor of domestic violence, you qualify.

Service area covers seven counties: Muscogee, Harris, Taylor, Talbot, Marion, Chattahoochee (Georgia) plus Russell County (Alabama). If you are outside our service area, we will help you find the DV agency that covers where you live.

How To Access

Three steps. One phone call starts everything.

Shelter intake always starts with a hotline call. We do not publish the shelter address. Calling first lets us confirm capacity, run safety screening, and arrange safe transportation.

1

Call the hotline

Dial (706) 324-3850. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, every day. An advocate will pick up. You do not need to know exactly what you want before calling.

2

Intake conversation

The advocate will ask about your safety right now, where you are, and what kind of help would feel useful. If shelter is the right next step, they walk you through the intake process. Conversation is confidential.

3

Safe transport in

We coordinate transportation to the shelter. You do not need to find the shelter on your own. An advocate welcomes you in.

Frequently Asked

About Emergency Shelter.

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How long can I stay in the shelter?

Every shelter stay is different and is based on the individual client's needs.

Can I bring my children?

Yes. Children of victims and survivors are welcomed at intake. The shelter has accommodations for families and our Children's Program offers age-appropriate counseling, school-stability support, and a calm environment for kids during the stay.

Can I bring pets?

We know how important your pets are to you and we will make every accommodation to get you and your pet to safety.

Do you accept all victims of domestic violence?

Hope Harbour accepts all victims of domestic violence.

What should I bring if I come to shelter?

Bring whatever you can safely gather. Most important: identification documents (yours and your children's), any custody or immigration paperwork, medications and prescriptions, and a phone charger. Personal items like clothing, toiletries, school supplies for kids, and special comfort items are also useful. If you arrived with nothing, that is fine. The shelter has emergency supplies to meet your needs.

Ready To Talk?

Start with one phone call. We answer 24/7.

You do not need to know in advance whether Emergency Shelter fits your situation. Call the hotline and an advocate will help you figure out what comes next.

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