Haven cuts ribbon on new shelter
It’s official: The Barnard Center is now open!
We cut the ribbon on the new pet-friendly, trauma-informed shelter complex on Saturday, with partners including Tim Barnard, Bozeman Mayor Cyndy Andrus, the Haven board of directors, Martel Construction, and designers and architects from MASS Design Group.
The two-building complex will eventually allow Haven to shelter four times as many survivors as in our former shelter, as well as allowing us to:
Provide a public-facing and secure shelter for survivors, many of whom told us that they felt isolation and stigma at the former, hidden shelter location. Read more about security measures and safety at the new shelter here.
Welcome both survivors and their pets — up to 65 percent of survivors delay leaving an abusive relationship for fear of what would happen to their pets.
Offer an emergency shelter that’s been designed to help survivors of trauma heal. Read more about trauma-informed design here and here.
Thank you to this community for making this new shelter complex possible!
“The Barnard Center is a manifestation — in concrete and wood — of Haven’s work supporting survivors, and their journey to healing without shame or judgment. ”
Press links:
“Haven opens new shelter to support survivors of domestic violence,” Bozeman Daily Chronicle, May 13, 2023.
“New shelter in Bozeman to provide enhanced amenities and community engagement for domestic violence survivors,” Yellowstone Public Radio, May 17, 2023.
“Guest column: How protecting lands can boost community well-being,” Erica Aytes Coyle and Chet Work, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, May 18, 2023.
“Domestic violence shelters move out of hiding,” KFF Health News, May 24, 2023. This article was also published in the Montana Free Press and in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
“Making a difference: Montana interior designers collaborate to design an inviting new Haven,” Big Sky Journal Home, April 2023.
“Haven opens new Bozeman shelter providing resources for domestic violence survivors,” KBZK, June 29, 2023.
