Safe Haven Ministries

Relationship Abuse Virtual Support Group (Virtual)
2026-03-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) and 1 more date
This 8-week interactive educational support group is for people who have experienced emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, financial, and/or spiritual abuse. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment.
This group takes place virtually via Zoom. For the link, please email rmccaul@shmgr.org.

Caring For Your Mind, Body, and Wallet Support Group
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
This support group series will focus on an array of topics meant to care for your mind, body and wallet. The trauma-informed yoga is facilitated by a certified instructor. The financial empowerment sessions will focus on budgeting, credit repair, financial independence and improving your relationship with money. Dinner and childcare are available for attendees.
If you attend all 4 weeks of financial empowerment, you receive a $25 gift card.
No need to register! Attend what you can. Call or Text: 616.452.6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.

Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
This 8-week educational support group is for people who have experienced physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, financial, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment.
Snacks and Refreshments provided. Childcare provided.
No need to register. Questions? Call or text: 616-452-6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.

Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS)
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00
The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a staff, active student, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
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The Human Trafficking Seminar is a 2-hour training offered at Safe Haven’s office. It offers an in-depth look at human trafficking, including definitions and an overview of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This training will examine the many different typologies of human trafficking, including trends and the landscape of human trafficking in West Michigan. Participants will learn about the impact human trafficking has on adult and minor victims, risk factors and vulnerabilities of trafficking, as well as strategies and tactics used by traffickers.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

Report a nuanced understanding of sex and labor trafficking
Identify risk factors for trafficking
Define different typologies of human trafficking
Identify indicators of trafficking for adult and minor victims
Identify steps they can take to support someone experiencing trafficking
Report a greater understanding of the human trafficking supportive services offered by Safe Haven

Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text our hotline if you would like information on support groups: 616-452-6664 Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.
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Join Us for a Common Table Gathering
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES PRESENTS
Common Table
April 22 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Free Event
Register today!
Pull up a seat—there’s a place for you at the table.
Safe Haven Ministries invites you to Common Table, a meaningful and intimate gathering where community and purpose come together. This special evening is designed to spark connection, inspire hope, and invite each of us into something bigger than ourselves.
Over a shared meal, you’ll hear powerful stories of lives being changed through Safe Haven’s work — and gain insight into the urgent realities facing survivors of domestic abuse today.
Our Mission
Following Christ’s example and motivated by our community’s needs, our mission is to prevent and end relationship abuse and human trafficking.
Together, we’ll explore how we can bring hope to our community and be part of creating lasting change.
✨ Food
✨ Meaningful conversation
✨ Stories that matter
Come listen. Come connect. Come be part of the impact.
Reserve your seat today!

Coffee With Safe Haven
2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Please join us on May 6th for Coffee With Safe Haven!
Coffee & refreshments will be provided from 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. as we invite all interested to learn more about Safe Haven Ministries.
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Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
This 8-week educational support group is for people who have experienced physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, financial, and/or spiritual abuse. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment.
Snacks and refreshments offered. Childcare provided.
No need to register. Questions? Call or text: 616-452-6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.

Advanced Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
This 8-week educational advanced support group is for survivors of relationship abuse who have completed a cycle of Safe Haven Ministries’ Relationship Abuse Support Group or have participated in similar programming.
Snacks and refreshments offered. Childcare provided.
No need to register. Questions? Call or text: 616-452-6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.

Human Trafficking: Practical Applications of Trauma-Informed Approaches
2026-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Seidman Center 50 Front Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Join us as Meg Hughey from the Freedom Network discusses practical applications of trauma-informed approaches through identifying areas for engaging with survivors of human trafficking as leaders, identifying areas to improve trauma responsiveness, and identifying agencies and colleagues for new collaborations and/or improving existing collaborations.

Attendance in this discussion counts for the following continuing education credits: Social Work – 3 hoursMCOLES – 3 hours

Registration is required. Space is limited.
Contact Amanda Colegrove for more information: acolegrove@wmhtcoalition.org
