Domestic abuse is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that is a pervasive life-threatening crime affecting people in all our communities regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, social standing and immigration status.
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.
Find a domestic violence shelter in Ohio as well as our surrounding county shelters. We also provide links to valuable resources and legal information.
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.