Careers

​​​About The Abbie

​The Abbie Shelter is a leading nonprofit organization in Flathead Valley, Montana, that has been serving our local community for 50 years. Our mission is to empower survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County through intervention, advocacy, and education. We provide free, confidential services to survivors of all backgrounds and genders through our Helpline, court advocacy, mental health advocacy, shelter, and community outreach programs.​​​​​​​​​

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Organizational Values

The Abbie values all people. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age.

• Trauma-informed: We aim to accommodate the real needs of trauma survivors.

• Survivor led: We view survivors as being in charge of their own journey.

• Safety first: We prioritize the physical and emotional safety of survivors.

• Relationship based: We know healthy and empathetic relationships are the key to success for survivors.

• Evidence-based: We use research to guide our policies and practices.

• Feminist based: We acknowledge the societal structures that limit peoples’ choices.

• Coordinated community response: We collaborate with local partners to coordinate systems of care.

• Employee self-care: We believe that you can’t pour from an empty cup.​​​​​

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Statement of Inclusion

The Abbie fosters a culture of inclusion. We value people with a wide breadth of life experiences and world views. The Abbie honors people of all racial, cultural and national identities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious beliefs, marital statuses, family structures, ages, mental and physical health statuses and abilities, political perspectives, educational backgrounds, and class statuses.