Providing Refuge, Restoring Hope
St. Jude House is a Family Violence Prevention Center and emergency shelter in Crown Point, Indiana, offering safety, advocacy and support to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence.
Since opening its doors in 1995, St. Jude House has served more than 13,500 clients. For those escaping danger and trauma, it offers something essential: a safe place to begin again.
A Safe Haven in Moments of Crisis
When someone arrives at St. Jude House, they are met first with safety. Then with compassion. Then with steady support.
The 40-bed, home-like shelter provides immediate refuge for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Beyond shelter, St. Jude House offers the tools and resources needed to move forward with strength and stability.
Every individual who walks through the doors is treated with dignity and respect, empowered to make informed choices for themselves and their children.
Comprehensive Support for Lasting Stability
St. Jude House provides wraparound services designed to address both urgent needs and long-term independence, including:
24/7 crisis hotline
Crisis intervention
Case management
Legal advocacy
Support groups
Parenting classes
On-site child care
Transportation assistance
Employment and housing advocacy
Life skills training
Financial empowerment programs
Specialized services for children
Community outreach and prevention education
Mobile advocacy, providing safe pickup and in-person support in secure locations
Support extends beyond the shelter walls. St. Jude House works within the broader community to prevent violence, educate partners and advocate for those who feel they have no voice.
Stand with Survivors
The work of St. Jude House is sustained by the generosity of individuals, foundations and community partners who believe that every person deserves safety, dignity and the opportunity to rebuild.
