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October 2023 by Google user
I’ve served as a volunteer handyman for Safe Embrace for two years -- in 2017 and 2023. I continue to do so on an on-call basis. I’m very impressed with the caring and dedicated staff. I see first hand how shelter clients are so thankful for a safe place to stay. Safe Embrace, keep up the great work. Sincerely yours, Grandpa Jerry
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July 2023 by Megan
I recently had the privilege of getting a tour of Safe Embrace, a truly remarkable non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women survivors of domestic violence in our community. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was overwhelmed by the warmth and compassion exuded by the staff and the incredible resources they provide. What truly sets this non-profit apart is the comprehensive range of resources available to survivors. They provide not only physical necessities like shelter and basic amenities but also a wide array of support services tailored to meet the diverse needs of survivors. The Reno community is lucky to have a non-profit like Safe Embrace!
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April 2023 by akeela allen
Worst program ever don't go in thinking anything told to you is true assess everything and always follow up as these people have no clue what they are doing and could care less about your outcome
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December 2022 by Bea Fee
I stayed her for 12 scary, filthy, disturbing days.They were over code when it came to capacity. The mold in the bathrooms and the bathroom floors were falling apart and some areas soft like you are going to fall through. There is a funky moldy smell in the area they store clothes, furniture etc The Kitchen cupboards oh my gawd! Items expired over 2 plus years. Freezer looked like a disturbing science project.The staff, were not professional, pumped fights between residents, have favorites who get first dibs on items donated. Anything of value that is donated was taken by staff.The food they did buy was terrible. Nor did they accommodate or try to accommodate people who did not eat meat , had health issues with diabetics or other medical issues. I personally drink water from a bottle and not from a filthy sink. It was denied , nor was I allowed to have cases delivered.Girls I met were ok, but there were those abusing and using the system.I decided to leave after 12 days. Yes my social worker helped me , yet complained about doing so. Never called to see how I was.All this place cares about is your donations that they use for themselves, they are not using it for the people who need the help. Nor should a place called Safe Embrace, make you feel in fear. I was hoping for a decent place that was safe, with resources and from there I can move on to a safe place and gain mental and behavioral health when it comes to my future and learn to avoid the past person who put me in this situation.One thing I will say their group therapy and handouts they gave us to read were very educational and I still have the handouts and read them over several times a year.Please do not donate or stay here it’s not a safe embrace and your donations of value go to the staff not the gals .
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September 2022 by Haven Fortah
safe embrace staff was for the most part uncompassionate and even referred to my children as animals...they took enjoyment from our sufferring it seemed...not all staff gave this impression but those that didn't never told on those who did until I brought the issues to the supervisor in front of them and they were questioned about the incidents directly...other than they they cater to the abuser and continue the abuse women are fleeing...
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September 2022 by Billy Huff
I called this place twice I am a gay male that was in a domestic violence situation first time I called them they told me they do not help the LBGTQ community the second time I called them I told them a church had already paid for me to have a safe place to stay but I was in need of food they still told me they could not help me what kind of organization gets free money I would not make a donation to this company
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May 2022 by Michelle Aguayo
Safe embrace has provided me a safe and stable place to get my life back together. Coming from being a victim of domestic violence is a horrific thing that can happen to a human being but then there's the turnaround where we become victorious not victims anymore safe embrace has helped me with myself worth and has gotten me through storms of life that I have would never got through by myself without them I don't know what I would do. I'm so glad that they exist and if I did have the financial capability to I would donate to this place I would but right now I'm looking for work all I can say is I really appreciate everybody and safe embrace and my gratitude goes out to everyone
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February 2021 by k c mooso
Safe embrace would do well to evaluate their staff and in doing so have more that one person doing it...
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February 2021 by Kimberlin Z.
$$$$$Greedy, disconnected, unprofessional and certainly don't care about the safety of the women there. They used to do drug test to get into this domestic violence shelter but have ceased to continue that practice. That being said, There were seven abuse victims put out onto the street, including myself, and possibly back to the abuse they we ran from,and for me it was possession of unknown contraband. They themselves say right off that victims of abuse tend to abuse substances... So Why not work with them or refer them to other suitable program somewhere , maybe even incorporate something more reasonable into their program? Being how alot of us are addicts of something .....because $?$?$? I imagine so What SEVEN ON ONE DAY! Heres the cherry.. they gave me two hours to vacate for a clean glass tube I overlooked in my belongings before getting there. It was clear I was surprised they had found anything and I even asked why not test me but they wouldn't even listen. One worker, Lesley was super snob when booting me out. And as I'm putting my stuff by road the other car worker came up to me and said she didn't want me to go and thought I'd do good there(I was too!) So then she said " IF it happens again(the violence), call and get on the waiting list. You aren't barred". Wtf? So your sending me home to get my but kicked then I can call and come back???? Where is the logic in that??$$$$???? And the other women some have never been homeless or had to be on the street. some didn't come from the s street but from abusive HOMES . Why out us out in the cold on the street that's highly screwed up to do to an already Abbie's woman then u do that?? Wow
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January 2020 by Candace Spann
Where do I start..... Safe Embrace has saved my life. They have the most caring and compassionate staff and advocates I have ever seen. They actually do care about each and everyone of their clients. I was a lost case, before entering into this program. I was placed into my own house, within a month of being with them. I owe them so much for getting me out of a abusive situation and helping realize my worth. Never a judgement against their clients. They walk the steps with us, to make sure we succeed. If you ever find yourself in need of help, please reach out to Safe Embrace, you will not regret it. They saved my life, they can save yours also. Thank you Safe Embrace for caring!
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January 2020 by Soal Survivor
Very abusive how they handle their clients. They play favorites and take to gossip about their clients. The clients act like the others are stomping on their freebie ground and dig for info like they need something to say. And the staff even went so far as to say a client was two faced. Okay. I dont know the women in here. Some of the are moody. I'm two faced with them too. I wouldnt talk to anyone outside of here but I'm smiling because I was told to be social. So we get judged for that. I am one of the few with foodstamps and was reprimanded for eating too much. (Abusive.) Where do the checks go? You guys get enough money to help with food from donations. Why is it in your best intrest to come down on us? Like we haven't enough people come down on is for just being us. I never meant harm eating food here. I was hungry. That was it. Then, I got reprimanded for owning too much stuff in my room. Same as how my abuser was. I couldn't have anything. I have been trying so hard to keep myself in the game. I really have. You guys really make me feel low. Maybe my man was right.
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November 2019 by Kate H.
I communicated w safe embrace I only had a short time window, and really had hoped to speak with someone in their office. They gave me a scheduled appt the next day. I arrived ten minutes early, and waited 10 minutes past into my scheduled appointment time. I had to leave to pick up my children. While I was sitting in the lobby waiting, some of the staff were in the office across the hallway w the door open talking and laughing for a good ten minutes. It was loud. It was not an environment I had hoped for during a rough week. I had hoped to leave the center with more strength for what is coming ahead for me, and my children, and I didn't get that.
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November 2019 by Reid Rollins
The most caring and compassionate group of ladies I have ever met. Thank you for saving my life.
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June 2019 by Michelle V.
My experience with safe embrace was absolutely amazing. Amanda was my caseworker and she was great, understanding and helpful. Thank you for all your help.
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June 2019 by Johanna P.
I was not told about any resources. My advocate did not help me at all. She told me all kinds of things I was doing wrong. I was dealing with postpartum depression and bipolar major depression. I also had a three year restraining order. Still the advocates would not help and my treatment was punishment and abusive sadly.
