Dove House was founded in 1979 and became officially incorporated in 1983 under the original name Domestic Violence Sexual Assault of Jefferson County.  In 2009, construction of the Dove House offices was completed and the agency officially changed the name to Dove House Advocacy services.  We provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crimes.

Dove House operates a temporary emergency shelter for victims fleeing domestic violence, as well as a transitional housing program for women and families transitioning into independence.

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​Statistics July 2016 - June 2017  (Fiscal Year)
  • 3,807 emergency shelter beds occupied
  • 3,425 transitional housing beds occupied
  • 6,064 hours of advocacy & counseling
  • 720 individuals served
  • 320 unmet requests for emergency shelter
Our Staff
Beulah Kingsolver, Executive Director
Pat Thompson, Programs Director
Annie, DV/SA Advocate
Debbie, SA Advocate
​Michael, Legal Advocate
Alan, Front Desk
Teresa, Therapist
Heather, Crime Victim Advocate/Outreach
Sarah, Advocate/Shelter Liaison
Bekka Bloom, Development & Business Assistant
Tess, Bookkeeper