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Our work is a mission

Misson

Mission

The mission of the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami Co., Inc. is to provide safe shelter to homeless and abused persons in times of crisis and to offer life-changing services promoting stability, dignity and self-reliance.

Not For Profit Partners

Partners in Hope

Piqua Compassion
Shared Harvest Foodbank

Tri-County Board of Recovery and        Mental Health Services

Troy FISH
United Way of Miami County

Community Partners

About

The Family Abuse Shelter was founded by Barbel Adkins who was working as a Miami County Deputy Sheriff at the time.  Barbel identified the need to develop a better solution for sheltering victims of domestic violence, as they were often housed temporarily in the county jail for their protection. In 1979, with financial assistance from local churches, schools, and civic organizations, a permanent shelter was established as a safe haven for domestic violence and homelessness victims at the Franklin House in downtown Troy, Ohio (16 Franklin St).
 

In 1989, services were expanded when Barbel implemented the first batterer’s intervention program in Miami County, called “Alternatives”. The program was developed to hold domestic violence offenders accountable and to provide them with tools towards dealing with stress, anger and control issues alternatively.

 

In 1991, the Buckeye House, an emergency shelter for homeless men, was opened. Today, both shelters continue to serve the community and operate on a 24/7 basis. Over time, new services have been added such as legal advocacy, case management, counseling, rental assistance, etc. all designed to help individuals in need overcome barriers and to achieve goals they have set for themselves. 

 

Barbel, a licensed social worker, was also a well-known lecturer in Ohio and authored many domestic violence articles. She received numerous awards for her work and continuously worked to develop training programs and brochures for law enforcement offices, educators, and medical personnel in her ongoing quest to end domestic violence. Barbel served as Executive Director of the Family Abuse Shelter until her passing in 2005. However, her legacy lives on.

Barbel Adkins

Barbel Adkins

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Today, Barbel’s daughter, Barbara Holman, serves as Executive Director of the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County. Prior to her role as the director, Barb has worked in every area of the shelter alongside her mother. She began in 1996 as the shelter case manager for rehousing services and as a domestic violence advocate focusing on survivors with special needs. She later served as case manager at the Buckeye House. Barb has a master's degree in social work, is independently licensed in social work, and is an experienced grant manager.  Under her leadership, all of the programs have continued to grow tremendously, leading to the most recent emergency shelter expansion.

Newly located at 530 Crescent Drive in Troy, The Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County is a 24-hour accessible shelter designed to house and protect anyone in need. The 7,370 square-foot facility is energy-efficient, handicapped accessible, has ample parking, and separate living spaces for survivors of domestic violence and homeless individuals and families. It can accommodate up to 40 beds, has new restroom facilities that are handicap accessible, and includes an administrative office area that allows for direct services from other agencies like New Creations Counseling and the Miami County Recovery Council  to be provided onsite.

Here to help 24/7

The Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County helps everyone regardless of gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, faith, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or income.  We serve both survivors of domestic violence, homeless individuals, and families no matter the situation or hardship.

Family Abuse Shelter is here 24-hours a day to help those
seeking
immediate shelter and safety.

Services

that meet individual needs.

Services

Shelters

Provides emergency shelter to individuals and families in need

Protects

Aids in obtaining
protection orders and provides court 
accompaniment

Connects

Links those in need to services in the community, including finding new homes

Educates

Teaches community about trauma and domestic violence and survivors how to heal

Board & Staff
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OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8 am - 4 p.m.

 

ADDRESS

530 Crescent Drive
Troy, OH 45373

PHONE

Daytime Phone: 937-339-6761
After Hours & Weekends: 1-800-351-7347

Emergency & Police Involvement: 911 

EMAIL

contact@familyabuseshelter.org

Board & Administrative Staff

Barbara Holman

Executive Director FAS | Contact


 

David Beitzel, President
Attorn
ey at Law

 

Linda McKenzie-Woods, Vice President
Healthcare Management, retired

Josiah (Joe) Shaffer, Treasurer
Senior Home Loan Originator,
Farmers and Merchants State Bank

 

Bert Barnes, Secretary
Realtor, Galbreath Realt
ors

Pam Catalano
VP Mortgage and Business Relationships,
Abbey Credit Union


Sandra Elrich
Schoolteac
her, retired

David Fong

Director of Communications, Troy City Schools


Teri Gulker

Director of Nursing
Upper Valley Medical Center

David M. Jones
Postal Carrier retired


Pam Leach

Closing Officer, Business Development Officer
First Title Agency

 

Frank Patrizio
Municipal Prosecutor, City of Piqua
 

Kari Purtee
Children's Services, retired

 

Charlotte Rehmert
Family Services, retired

 

Bruce Ruese
State Highway Patrol, retired

 

Kay Wheeler
Licensed Social Worker, retired

 

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