Henrico-based organization offers shelter to those in need during snowstorm
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As snow continues to fall across Central Virginia, several local organizations, like Safe Space Residential, are providing shelter to individuals in need. Safe Space Residential, founded by former Richmond Public Schools teacher Roger Graves, provides 24/7 crisis care and a place to stay for up to seven people at a time. According to officials, the organization offers guidance in emotional regulation, coping strategies and independent living skills. Through psychoeducation groups, therapeutic activities and crisis intervention, it helps individuals develop the tools they need to move forward with confidence. While Safe Space Residential is based in Henrico County, it offers services across Central Virginia. Organizers travel to areas like Richmond, Chesterfield County, the Tri-Cities and Charlottesville to help people seeking refuge. Leaders say their clients are often found in local hospitals, gas stations, churches, or shelters that are already at full capacity. Before entering the facility, clients are pre-screened and must have insurance with one of these companies: Sentara, Molina and United Healthcare. Once admitted, they are provided with beds, towels, medication and access to group therapy. ‘Don’t go outside… you will catch a cold!’ Or will you? Leaders Patrick Clements and Dominic Jones said it is deeply rewarding to offer these services, especially on difficult days like this one. “Hearing testimonials -- people just talking about the service they received here and how much they love it ... the fact that they don’t want to leave -- it’s a great feeling knowing we’re able to help people daily,” Clements, the organization's Chief Operating Officer, said. Jones, Safe Space Residential's Chief Finance Officer, echoed that sentiment. “We get a lot of people that come through and they really like being here,” he said. "That's why we call it a safe space. We want this to be a safe space, a safe environment.” The organizers said they are already planning to expand, with hopes to open a second facility to help even more individuals in need. For more information on Safe Space Residential, visit its website.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As snow continues to fall across Central Virginia, several local organizations, like Safe Space Residential, are providing shelter to individuals in need.
Safe Space Residential, founded by former Richmond Public Schools teacher Roger Graves, provides 24/7 crisis care and a place to stay for up to seven people at a time.
According to officials, the organization offers guidance in emotional regulation, coping strategies and independent living skills. Through psychoeducation groups, therapeutic activities and crisis intervention, it helps individuals develop the tools they need to move forward with confidence.
While Safe Space Residential is based in Henrico County, it offers services across Central Virginia. Organizers travel to areas like Richmond, Chesterfield County, the Tri-Cities and Charlottesville to help people seeking refuge.
Leaders say their clients are often found in local hospitals, gas stations, churches, or shelters that are already at full capacity.
Before entering the facility, clients are pre-screened and must have insurance with one of these companies: Sentara, Molina and United Healthcare. Once admitted, they are provided with beds, towels, medication and access to group therapy.
‘Don’t go outside… you will catch a cold!’ Or will you?
Leaders Patrick Clements and Dominic Jones said it is deeply rewarding to offer these services, especially on difficult days like this one.
“Hearing testimonials -- people just talking about the service they received here and how much they love it ... the fact that they don’t want to leave -- it’s a great feeling knowing we’re able to help people daily,” Clements, the organization's Chief Operating Officer, said.
Jones, Safe Space Residential's Chief Finance Officer, echoed that sentiment.
“We get a lot of people that come through and they really like being here,” he said. "That's why we call it a safe space. We want this to be a safe space, a safe environment.”
The organizers said they are already planning to expand, with hopes to open a second facility to help even more individuals in need.
For more information on Safe Space Residential, visit its website.
