Take your first step toward healing.

DOVES is here to support you on your journey.

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24-hour crisis hotline 1-800-221-4361
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

When You Are Ready, We Are Here To Help.

You’re in the right place! We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Located in Morehead, Kentucky, DOVES of Gateway serves survivors of intimate partner violence in Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and Rowan Counties by providing safe shelter and advocacy for them and their children.

Our services are confidential and completely free of charge.

Making a Safety Plan

Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most dangerous times for a victim. A personalized safety plan can help reduce risks and prepare you for an escape. From packing essentials to identifying safe exits and creating code words, planning ahead can save lives.

Safety Planning

Filing a Protective Order

If you’re in imminent danger from violence, stalking, or harassment, a protective order can provide critical safety. These court orders can stop acts of domestic violence, enforce no-contact rules, and protect you, your children, and your property. Temporary custody and support can also be granted.

Protective Orders

Emergency Housing, Food, Clothing

When fleeing domestic violence, immediate access to safe housing, food, and clothing is essential. We provide these critical resources to individuals and families in need, offering them a secure environment to begin their journey toward healing.

Emergency Assistance

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“[They] sat beside me in a courtroom when I had no family or any support system. Forever thankful for the DOVES program and it allowing me to create a life from rock bottom.”

Supporting Survivors Starts With You.

Intimate partner violence often happens behind closed doors, but it is an epidemic that affects the entire community. It is happening all around us, every day.

Get Help

Coming to our shelter is just the first step. We understand it comes with a lot of unknowns.

We are here for you every step of your journey.

Every day, we help people in crisis in Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and Rowan Counties.

We provide both safe shelter and services to all victims of intimate partner violence in the Gateway area, completely free of charge.

Call Our Crisis Line Make A Safety Plan

You Deserve To:

Be Free

Feel Loved

Be Heard

Be Respected

Be Financially Independent

Live On Your Own Terms

Start Fresh

Have Healthy Boundaries

Be Happy

MAKE IT

What To Expect When You Call Us

Our crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call, one of our staff will help you with a safety plan.

We will also provide you with support, encouragement and resources you may need, such as referrals for community assistance and emergency health services.

Whether you are in need of emergency shelter or not, our staff can assist you with making a plan to stay safe and connect you with resources you may need to start your journey.

You don’t have to know all the answers in order to call. We have advocates that will support you along your way, without judgment, while you figure out what works best for you. We are here to listen and to empower you on your path to healing!