Trinidad Shelter – A Safe House For Victims Of Domestic Violence

A Safe and Secure Refuge

The Shelter for Battered Women and Children was established in 1987 as a safe haven for women and children who are victims of all forms of domestic violence. Our mission is to support victims in their transition from victims to survivors and survivors into success stories.

Your Safety

1 (868) 800-SAVE – Domestic Violence Abuse Hotline
The Rape Crisis Society of Trinidad and Tobago (RCS)North office: Port of Spain – 24 Hour Hotline (868) 627-7273 South office: San Fernando – 24 Hour Hotline (868) 657-5355
Individual, Group and Family Counselling
Domestic Violence Drop-In Centres

Child Protection

Child Guidance Clinic – 1 (868) 726-1324
National Family Services Division – 1 (868) 624-8218 or 627-1163
Families in Action – 1 (868) 622-6952/622-5365/628-2333
Children’s Authority
ChildLine – 800-4321

Get Help Now

1 (868) 800-SAVE – Domestic Violence Abuse Hotline
Police – 999
Rape Crisis Hotline – 1 (868) 627-7273
Legal Aid – 1 (868) 625-0454
Family Court – 1 (868) 627-8716/623-2631/624-1307
The Children’s Authority Hotline Numbers – 996 / 1 (868) 800-2014
Victim and Witness Support – 1 (868) 624-8853

Let Hope Take Flight

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Updates From The Shelter

News

10Sep

8 Ways to Talk with Kids Exposed to Domestic Violence

They know more than you think. Use these tips to start the conversation Children, even young ones, are more aware than you think. Even if you do your best to shield them from violence...

01Sep

The Shelter Re Opens in September 2021

1987 by Diana Mahabir-Wyatt opened The Samaan Shelter, one of the earliest shelters for female victims of domestic violence and their children, the name was later changed to The Shelter. We provide a safe...

08Mar

International Women’s Day

In honour and unqualified respect for all women for their unselfish contribution to humanity, restless pursuit for fairness and equality in every sphere of endeavour, it is time women stand side by side in...