Residential Services

We are here for you when you’re ready. All services are free and confidential.

New Wings Emergency Shelter.

Providing meaningful alternatives to living with violence

Middle Way House provides emergency shelter for individuals across six counties in southern Indiana—Monroe, Greene, Lawrence, Owen, Morgan, and Martin—whose homes are unsafe due to violence, which may include domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.

The shelter has 30 beds and offers a safe environment for survivors and their children until they can find appropriate and affordable housing. Survivors with children stay in a family room, while single individuals may share a room with up to three other survivors.

Residents are encouraged to participate in the maintenance of both their own spaces and common areas. They often share evening meals and can take part in various programs designed to help them move forward in their lives. While emergency shelter is not a long-term solution, it serves as a crucial step for many individuals to make long-term decisions safely.

Our help and crisis live chat support is also available to provide assistance.

For more information, call our 24/7 help and crisis line at (812) 336-0846.

The RISE! Housing Program

For survivors and their children who are transitioning out of violent relationships

If you are fleeing violence and need safe permanent housing, please call (812) 337-4510 for more information.

The RISE! is a residential community consisting of 28 two- and three-bedroom apartments. Each apartment comes equipped with essential appliances, including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Furnishings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Utilities are included, although tenants are responsible for paying for telephone and cable services. The cost of housing is determined by the residents’ ability to pay.

On-site programming is available at no cost to participants and includes support through tutoring for GEDs and college coursework, financial education, resume assistance, and practice interviews. Additionally, client-driven activities such as tai chi and resident meetings are offered to enhance access to social connections, improve overall quality of life, and foster a sense of empowerment and community.

A lack of access to safe and affordable housing often poses a significant barrier to survivors of violence and is essential for achieving long-term safety. In 1998, our permanent housing program, The RISE!, opened its doors to low-income adults recovering from the impacts of violence to help mitigate these challenges. The mission of the program is to provide survivors with access to permanent, safe, and affordable housing, to achieve economic security, and to foster their strengths to further develop their capacities for self-determination.

Over the past two decades, The RISE! has served 452 families. During their time with us, residents have taken advantage of programs designed to address various challenges that often hinder the transition from danger to self-determination.