About Us

• Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc., located in Leesburg, FL, was established in 1977 to meet the needs of domestic violence victims in Lake Co, FL & Sumter Co, FL.
  
  If you are in an Abusive Relationship, or are a Victim of Sexual Assault, Call Our HOTLINES NOW 24 Hours a Day
  
  
• Domestic Violence HOTLINE
• 352 753-5800
  
  
• Sexual Assault HOTLINE
• 352 787-5889
  
  
  In the 30+ years of existence, Haven has expanded its base of services and today provides comprehensive, unduplicated services to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. Our daily focus is to provide these victims with helpful and immediate alternatives to abuse or life-threatening situations, and self-empowerment to establish a violence-free life. We provide 24-hour Crisis Intervention and Emergency Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims and their minor children.
  
  
  Haven can also provide Support and Resources for
  the domestic violence and sexual violence victim,
  
  SUPPORT & RESOURCES
  
  
• Individual & group counseling
  
• Assistance in filing for victim compensation
  
• Courtroom advocacy & legal assistance p
  
• Counseling for children exposed to violence
  
• Positive parenting for parents & caregivers
  
• Teen Dating Violence Programs
  
• Substance Abuse Services
  
  For more information about these and other services, call Haven Of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc. at the number at the top of the page
  
  If you don't feel safe please call 9-1-1 or
  the National Domestic Violence Hotline
  (1-800-799-SAFE)
  
  NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
  No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any program or activity receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance and administered by the Department.
  
  NON-RETALIATION POLICY
  No person shall be retaliated against, harassed, intimidated, threatened, coerced or discriminated against for making a charge, testifying, assisting or participating in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing; or for opposing alleged unlawful discriminatory practices prohibited by state and federal laws.