Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors in Brown County

What started as a volunteer-operated 24-hour telephone helpline for domestic violence victims in 1979 has grown into the nonprofit, Golden House, Inc., with robust services and a 60-person shelter for individuals and families living in Brown County and surrounding areas.

Our mission is to provide safety and support for victims of domestic abuse while leading efforts to end domestic violence in our community. The Golden House team is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds find safety and healing.

Whether an individual needs immediate help or long-term support, we strive to create a safer community for all. Our work includes:

• Safety: 24/7 crisis response, safety planning, crisis counseling, restraining order support, shelter assessments.
• Support: Adult and child mental health therapy, support groups, parent mentoring.
• Housing: Emergency shelter, flexible safe home support, Rapid Re-Housing Program.
• Prevention Education: Healthy relationship education, domestic violence education tailored to childhood, workplace and healthcare audiences.

There are many opportunities for the community to engage in and support our work at Golden House. Volunteers directly meet needs within our agency by completing tasks such as cleaning and answering phones. Attending one of our events helps us raise awareness about Golden House and domestic violence while also raising critical funds to support our mission. Following us on social media and donating items from our Wishlist Wednesday social media posts help us meet the basic needs of those we serve 24/7, especially as an emergency shelter. We are thankful for the community support that allows us to provide our vital services every day.

Looking ahead, Golden House is committed to continuing to support survivors of domestic violence through outreach and shelter services. We want to ensure that all survivors have access to the resources and support necessary for healing and rebuilding their lives.

Golden House is located at 1120 University Ave. in Green Bay. For more information about our services and opportunities to engage, visit www.goldenhousegb.org.