We work with people with disabilities — both survivors of domestic violence and homeless men, women and children — to thrive in safe, supportive communities.
Secret Garden
Counseling, support groups & safety planning for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities.
Transitional Housing
Shelter for formerly homeless men and women with disabilities. Housing placement, skill building workshops.
BFL Apartments
Permanent homes for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. On site counseling, skill-building workshops and community events.
Meet Us
A resident aide at BFL Apartments, Darique mentors kids in his spare time.
Read Darique’s story
Domestic Violence and Disabilities Issues and Solutions
4 times
Children and adults with disabilities are four times more likely to be abused then those without disabilities.
23
There were 23 families at BFL’s Freedom House shelter who moved into their own homes in 2017.
84
In one month, BFL’s Secret Garden provided 84 counseling sessions which allowed clients to explore a path to safety.
Your can make a difference. Volunteer, get your company involved in a project, or donate to BFL.
Latest News
Freedom House Domestic Violence Shelter 11 Year Anniversary Film | Read
Secret Garden Attends End Violence Against Women Conference | Read
BFL Apartments’ Tenant Pursues Her Beauty School Dream | Read
Secret Garden Domestic Violence Support Group In Spanish | Read
About Those New Emojis For People With Disabilities | Read
33rd Annual New York Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil April 8 | Read
Trauma Disables and Disability Traumatizes: Part Three Of A Three Part Article | Read
Trauma Disables and Disability Traumatizes: Part Two Of A Three Part Article | Read
Trauma Disables and Disability Traumatizes: Part One Of A Three Part Article | Read
Barrier Free Living On Panel “Homelessness and Housing Insecurity: Challenges and Solutions” | Read
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