Church Training
2026-02-07 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Sherman Street Church, 1000 Sherman St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Safe Haven Ministries’ Church Certification program equips faith communities to prevent and effectively respond to domestic violence and human trafficking. Through training, culture development, and ongoing coaching, churches increase their confidence and capacity to create flourishing Kingdom communities.

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Relationship Abuse Virtual Support Group (Virtual)
2026-02-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 12:00 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. 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.
This group takes place virtually via Zoom. For the link, please email rmccaul@shmgr.org.

Advanced Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-26 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. In addition, we will focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season.
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.

Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 and 1 more date | 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.

February 2026 Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar (DVAATS)
2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00
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. Select this option on the registration form.
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
Contact us at 616-452-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.
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Caring For Your Mind, Body, and Wallet Support Group
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-09 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.

March 2026 Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar (DVAATS)
2026-03-19 09:00 - 12:00
The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
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Approximately every 3 months, Safe Haven facilitates its Domestic Violence and Anti-Trafficking Seminar – a foundational training that is open to the public. This training is well-suited for community members that might occasionally work with victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or human trafficking, or for anyone interested in learning more about Safe Haven’s work in the community.
During this 3-hour seminar, participants will explore an array of topics including:
Overview of Safe Haven’s programs, eligibility and referral process

Definitions of domestic violence and human trafficking
The intersection of domestic violence and human trafficking
Risk factors and indicators of relationship abuse and human trafficking
Characteristics of abusers and traffickers
A brief overview of human trafficking typologies
Basics of the neurobiology of trauma
Strategies and steps for providing support to adolescent and adult victims/survivors

Safe Haven’s seminars use an array of teaching methods and incorporate opportunities for participants to reflect and apply the content they are learning through discussion and activities.
If you are a staff, active student, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
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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