Contact Info

Safe Embrace
Deborah Armstrong
P. O. Box 3745
Reno, NV

Phone: 775-322-3466
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Hours of Operation

24-hour crisis intervention

About Us

In 1994.Safe Embrace was organized. Our focus was on the special needs of women of color who were victims of domestic violence. As the general community grew, and the demand for our services increased, we expanded to serve all in need.

1998.Our services were enlarged to include incarcerated women of all races who were domestic violence victims.

1999.We received our non-profit status and began operating our 24-hour crisis intervention line.

2001.We opened our emergency shelter for abused women and their children. We are unique in our shelter in that we accept both male and female children up to the age of 17 years.

2003.We received our "Standard of Excellence" as a partner agency with United Way of Northern Nevada.

2004.Our shelter received an upgrade through the work of the American Society of Interior Design of Reno, Terra Firma, The Terry Wells Foundation and The Junior League of Reno.

2005.Safe Embrace participated for the first time in Kid's Fair sponsored by Citadel Broadcasting, our Board of Directors held a retreat and created a Strategic Plan.

2006. Safe Embrace participated in Women's Expo where we displayed the "Shattered Dreams Quilt". We were the Reno recipient of a grant from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation

2007. Safe Embrace was the recipients of the V-Day Monologue Event

2008. Safe Embrace participated in the White Ribbon Campaign, an effort where men are working to end men's violence against women.

Mission Statement

“Safe Embrace recognizes the profound social and individual problems caused by family violence. We are dedicated to stopping the cycle of violence in families. To this end, we provide intervention and prevention services to facilitate the opportunity for all people to live free from abuse.”