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About Us
Strategic Plan
Our plan to serve survivors through 2030.
​​​Our Vision
​Safe and healthy relationships for all.​​​​​​​​​
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Our Mission
Empowering survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Flathead County through intervention, advocacy, and education.​​​​​​​​
Strategic Priorities
1. A new shelter facility
Vision: a safe and effective facility designed to accomplish our mission far into the future. By summer 2026: we will clearly define the agency’s facility needs, with input from survivors, staff, and community partners. By 2030: we will open a new facility that meets the needs of survivors, staff, and the community.
2. An engaged community
Vision: an abundance of partnerships, resources, and referrals creates a movement of support for all survivors in Flathead County. By summer 2026: we will invest internally in staff and programs to expand outreach efforts to new and unexpected partners. By 2030: all partners in Flathead County will have functional knowledge of the Abbie Shelter, our mission, and our services.
3. A sustainable agency
Vision: all staff have the resources and support they need to effectively serve clients while growing and developing as professionals. By summer 2026: we will refine and implement policies and practices to increase staff resilience and move toward sustainability. By 2030: we will be a workplace with clear, consistent roles, adequate staffing, and plentiful tools to retain and develop skilled people.
Guiding Principles
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Trauma-informed care
We provide services that acknowledge the complex and pervasive effects of violence.
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Destigmatization
We reduce barriers to seeking help by eliminating shame and encouraging open and accepting conversations.
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Individualization
We seek to meet the unique needs of each client and help them build on their own expertise and knowledge.
Core Values
Compassion
We encounter each individual with care, not judgment.​
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Dignity
We uphold the inherent worth of all clients, staff, and partners.​
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Abundance
We believe our clients deserve to thrive, not just survive, and that our community has a deep well of resources that can be accessed for the flourishing of all.
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Collaboration
We proactively partner to meet the complex needs of our clients.
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Trust
We believe survivors. We hold their stories in strictest confidence. We model honesty, clarity, and healthy boundaries.
