Shelter Services

If you are in immediate danger: Call 911

For the safety and confidentiality of survivors, we are unable to provide specific resources or guidance through online communication or through third parties. However, we would be honored to connect with you directly.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Lines: Call us If you are experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or intimate partner stalking.

    605-341-4808
    888-716-9284

  • Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
    800-799-7233

  • Resources and Support Services: Please call our office to schedule an appointment with a case manager.

    605-341-3292

  • Emergency Safe Shelter: You are welcome to come at any time to be assessed. Our shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you do not need to call before arriving.

    527 Quincy Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701

Comprehensive services are provided at WAVI through two programs, Project THRIVE and Project Harvest Hope.

Project THRIVE (Transformative Help, Resilience, and Inclusivity for Violence Elimination) is Working Against Violence, Inc.’s comprehensive, trauma-informed program that supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and intimate partner stalking.

Project Harvest Hope, Harvesting Hope, Nourishing Lives provides three nutritious meals and snacks for both adults and children who are receiving support services at WAVI's 24-hour emergency shelter. Furthermore, individuals who are receiving out-of-shelter case management will be able to obtain emergency food boxes.

Shelter Services Include:

  • 24/7 access to WAVI’s 56-bed emergency safe shelter for adults and children

  • 24-hour crisis line staffed by trained advocates

  • Emergency room response and accompaniment for survivors of assault

  • Comprehensive case management, including:

    Safety planning and assistance in obtaining personal legal documents,

    such as replacement birth certificates, IDs, and social security cards

    Housing navigation and shelter exit planning

    Employment and education referrals

    Benefits assistance

  • Legal and court advocacy, including protection orders and court accompaniment

  • Individualized, in-shelter therapy with a licensed therapist

  • Weekly in-shelter survivor support groups

  • Survivor-focused jail-based support groups

  • Rural and tribal outreach, including on-site advocacy on the Pine Ridge Reservation in partnership with Peaceful Means.

  • Community education and prevention programming