About Us
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Our Mission At Roberta’s Place, our mission is to provide safety, healing, and hope to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault — and to help them rebuild their lives free from fear and harm.We believe that every person deserves to live in peace and dignity. Our team stands beside survivors, offering compassion, advocacy, and the resources they need to move forward and thrive.

Who We Are
Founded on compassion and community, Roberta’s Place is an emergency shelter serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with their children, throughout Cibola County and surrounding rural areas of New Mexico.

Our shelter feels like home — a warm, family-style environment with shared living spaces, supportive staff, and a focus on healing. We know that safety is the first step toward recovery, and we provide a safe, confidential place where survivors can rest and rebuild with dignity.

Each survivor’s story is unique.
Our staff meet people where they are, offering understanding, respect, and individualized care.

Our Vision
We envision a community where safety, respect, and equality are universal — where survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault can heal and flourish without fear.

Our work extends beyond crisis response. We aim to break the cycles of abuse and trauma through prevention, education, and empowerment for individuals, families, and communities.

What We Do
At Roberta’s Place, we provide comprehensive, trauma-informed services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Our goal is to support the whole person — addressing emotional, physical, and practical needs for long-term healing and stability.

Core Services
Emergency Shelter:
Safe, confidential housing for survivors and their children, available
24/7.

Advocacy & Case Management:
Personalized support to help survivors navigate the legal system, find housing, access employment, and connect with healthcare and counseling.

Sexual Assault Advocacy:
Crisis response, accompaniment to SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams, emotional support, and ongoing advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.

Children’s Services:
Age-appropriate activities, emotional support, and stability for children exposed to domestic or sexual violence.

Life Skills & Empowerment Programs:
Classes and workshops that promote independence, healing, and confidence.

Transportation Assistance:
Safe and reliable rides to court, medical appointments, and essential services.

24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
Immediate access to trained advocates who provide safety planning, information, and emotional support.

Community Outreach & Education:
Training, workshops, and partnerships that raise awareness and promote prevention of domestic and sexual violence throughout the community.

Our Approach
We believe that healing begins with safety and understanding. Every service we offer is guided by trauma-informed care, which prioritizes respect, empowerment, and survivor choice.Our approach is grounded in:

Safety: Protecting survivors and ensuring confidential, supportive spaces.

Empowerment: Helping survivors make informed, self-directed choices.

Compassion: Offering care without judgment or discrimination.

Cultural Responsiveness: Respecting the diversity and lived experiences of every individual.

Collaboration: Partnering with community organizations, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to strengthen support networks

Why We Do It
Violence and trauma affect every community — but in rural areas, survivors often face additional challenges like isolation, limited services, and transportation barriers.

Roberta’s Place exists to bridge that gap.
We provide the safety, resources, and connection survivors need to begin again — whether they are fleeing abuse, recovering from sexual assault, or rebuilding after trauma.

Every survivor deserves to know:
You are not alone. Help is here. Hope is here.

Join UsTogether, we can create a future free from violence and filled with healing.Ways you can support Roberta’s Place:

Donate: Your contributions provide safe shelter and life-saving advocacy for survivors.

Volunteer: Share your time, skills, or resources to make a lasting impact.

Partner With Us: Collaborate on community education, prevention, and outreach efforts.

Spread Awareness: Follow, share, and engage with our mission to end domestic and sexual violence.

Every action — big or small — helps change a life.
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Together, we can build a safer, stronger community for everyone.