Empowering individuals and families to end the cycle of domestic abuse
Your safety is essential. We’re here to help you get safe and to provide support and encouragement to help you rebuild your life, free of abuse.
The many ways in which you contribute your time, talents and financial support are deeply appreciated. We are truly grateful for all that you do!
Forbes House is the only domestic violence shelter located in Lake County, Ohio. Our private location provides an ideal place for survivors in Northeast Ohio to heal from the trauma of abuse and rebuild their lives.
No one deserves to be in an unhealthy relationship. Help and support are available through counseling, support groups, advocacy, safety planning and crisis intervention. All services are provide free of charge. We believe that limited resources should not be a barrier for anyone who needs help. Our resources will help you begin your journey to healing and wholeness.
Forbes House is here to listen and help you regain control of your life and achieve independence.
We provide a safe haven for anyone seeking an abuse free life. The shelter is secure and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Peer support and coordination of community resources to help survivors rebuild their lives.
Support comes in many forms at Forbes House. The most common, emotional support is provided through peer and licensed counseling.
Our team of trained professional are here to make sure that you get the help you need.
Lunch, tea, fun and fundraising with photos, raffles, and a bon bon run for dessert.
This Mother’s Day season, let’s raise our teacups—and our voices—for mothers and families impacted by domestic violence.
Did you know? More than half of all domestic violence survivors are mothers, fighting every day for safety, stability, and a future free from abuse. At Forbes House, we stand with them. But we can’t do it alone.
Join us on Friday, May 9th, at the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club for an elegant afternoon of tea, lunch, and empowerment. Together, we’ll sip, savor, and support life-saving services that give survivors and their children a new beginning.
Doors open at 11:30 AM
Inspiring stories, interactive activities & a chance to make a difference
A portion of every ticket and sponsorship directly funds safe shelter, legal advocacy, and support services for moms and families breaking free from abuse.
Your support is the sugar in our tea—sweet, essential, and life-changing. Will you join us?
Become a sponsor or reserve your seat today! 💜
Your sponsorship not only fuels critical services and shelter but also sends a powerful message: that every survivor deserves safety, support, and a future free from abuse.
Lake County’s ONLY domestic violence shelter is the ideal place for survivors from across Northeast Ohio to heal from the trauma of abuse and rebuild their lives.
Forbes House is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This publication or item was supported by grant number 2020-CA-003-430 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
