Branches Domestic Violence Shelter

09/10/2026

We are so privileged to have had the opportunity to speak with author and scholar Kate Price after her reading at Booktenders in Barboursville earlier this month. Join us as we discuss the dynamics of gender-based violence in Appalachia and explore some of the ways resilience blooms in unlikely places.

Check out the new episode of Root for Each Other wherever you get your podcasts or visit branchesdvs.org/podcasts

09/01/2026

Hello! Unfortunately, the Cabell County Branches emergency crisis hotline phones are DOWN! If you can't get through on our Cabell County crisis line, please contact our Putnam County advocates at 304-586-3865.
We will update you as soon as the phone service has been restored.

Send a message to learn more

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

We know that reaching out isn’t always easy. After abuse and isolation, talking about what happened can feel overwhelming,but it can also be the first step toward healing.

That’s why Branches offers a virtual domestic violence support group every Tuesday at 4pm, led by our Licensed Social Worker. This online option helps to remove barriers like transportation, child care, or safety concerns, making it easier to connect, confidentially and safely.

If you’re a survivor and this sounds like something you need, we want to hear from you. You deserve support, and we’ll help you find a way to access it.

📞 Call 304-529-2382
🌐 Visit www.branchesdvs.org/supportgroup to learn more or sign up.

08/25/2026

Props to our Director of Development, Sara Blevins O'Toole, for presenting today at the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce's Nonprofit Roundtable workshop, Building Stronger Nonprofits: A Collaborative Leadership Series. We benefit from her knowledge and innovation all the time, and we love that she gets to share it with the community.

08/25/2026

Trauma shows up in our workplaces, schools, healthcare settings, neighborhoods, faith communities, service organizations, and in the everyday spaces where people live, learn, work, and connect. That’s what BTR —Building Trauma Responsive —Communities is all about.

BTR is for businesses.
BTR is for service providers.
BTR is for educators.
BTR is for faith leaders.
BTR is for neighbors.
BTR is for communities.

BTR is for everyone.

Join us for the 2026 BTR Communities Advocacy Summit as we continue building the knowledge, connections, and momentum needed to create safer communities.

October 8th, 9am-4pm. Mountwest Community & Technical College

More details coming soon...but for now…

Save the date. Share it with your people. And get ready to be part of something BTR.

08/24/2026

If you haven't already registered, don't miss this opportunity to take advantage of this FREE training which will take the place of the Huntington Area COC's Frontline subcommittee in August. Please remember, registration is required!

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn more about the Violence Against Women Act's housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. This training will serve as the Frontline subcommittee meeting on August 27th at 10am, please register if you plan to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tT6X3LW9vT

08/23/2026

Wow! What an incredible evening with author, Kate Price! By far one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had! But don’t worry—if you missed it. Kate was kind enough to sit down with us for an episode of Root for Each Other, coming soon! As we raise our voices in solidarity with survivors, we also thank them for sharing their stories with such courage and passion. A special thank you to Booktenders WV for creating a safe space for Kate to share her moving story and for all they do to make our community a more trauma response space!

It’s hard to find words to say how special it was to finally meet Kate Price and have her at the shop. The conversation was, at times, tough and meaningful and funny and caring.

We had Kate sign some copies of this incredible book so come in and snag one!

Thank you to all of you who joined us for the event. And a special thanks to our advocates at Branches and CONTACT for being on hand.