Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter

BREAK THE SILENCE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

The Annual Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter's Candelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, October 18th. This date is the actual date for Domestic Violence Awareness Day. WEAR PURPLE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TO REMEMBER THOSE WE LOST. The Vigil will be at the Beach Bandshell at 7PM. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROJECT

Services We Provide

Crisis Intervention

We at Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter want to make sure that victims of domestic violence will have someone to call when they are in need of safety and shelter. 

 24 Hour Crisis Line-575-885-4615

Safe Confidential Shelter

Our job here is to help you with dignity and respect. Our shelter is safe and confidential for you and your children. We hope that we can  help you to move past this time of crisis with as little trouble as possible.

Victim Services

Educational Groups and Support Groups, as well as Individual sessions are provided here at our shelter, by our Peer Counselor. Other services such as referrals to other agencies, restraining orders, and other legal help can also be arranged by an appointment, Monday through Friday at 575-885-4615.

i got flowers today

 
I got flowers today. It wasn't my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night. He said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he was sorry and didn't mean the things he said. Because I got flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day. Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare. I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again. And it was much worse than all other times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I' m afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral. Last night he finally killed me. He beat me to death.

If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today. 


-Paulette Kelly

13 HEARTBREAKING CONFESSIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

ON GOING NEEDS (PERSONAL)

PERSONAL HYGIENE

FEMININE PRODUCTS

  • PADS/PANTY LINERS/TAMPONS
  • ADULT DIAPERS
  • NURSING PADS

BATHING

  • FACEWASH
  • SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER
  • BODY WASH
  • RAZORS/SHAVING CREAM
  • WASH CLOTHS/TOWELS

DENTAL

  • TOOTHBRUSHES/TOOTHPASTE
  • FLOSS

BODY

  • DEODORANT
  • BODY SPRAY
  • LOTIONS

HAIR 

  • HAIRSPRAY/GEL
  • HAIR BRUSHES/COMBS
  • HAIR TIES/HEAD BANDS/CLIPS

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

BABY PRODUCTS


  • DIAPERS
  • WIPES
  • PULL UPS


  • BOTTLES/SIPPY CUPS
  • FORMULA
  • BABY FOOD


  • BABY SHAMPOO/OIL/LOTION
  • DIAPER RASH CREAM


  • BIBS
  • BLANKETS


  • CLOTHES (ALL SIZES)
  • SOCKS
  • SHOES


  • HIGH CHAIRS
  • BOOSTER SEATS
  • CAR SEATS
  • STROLLERS 
  • CRIBS
  • BOUNCERS/TOYS/ETC.

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

CLOTHING/SHOES

  • BRAS
  • UNDERWEAR/BOXERS
  • SOCKS
  • JEANS/SHORTS/LEGGINGS/ETC.
  • T-SHIRTS/SWEATERS/ETC.
  • WORK ATTIRE
  • JACKETS/OUTERWEAR
  • SNEAKERS/SANDALS/BOOTS/ETC.

Clothes already on hangers will be helpful.

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

MEDICINE/FIRST AID

  • PAIN RELIF (TYLENOL,IBROPROFEN,ETC.)
  • ALLERGY MEDICINE
  • COUGH MEDICINE
  • COUGH DROPS
  • PEPTO BISMOL
  • LICE TREATMENT
  • COLD/FLU MEDICINE
  • CHILD/BABY MEDICINE

FIRST AID

  • FIRST AID KITS
  • BANDAIDS
  • RUBBING ALCOHOL/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
  • ANTIBIOTIC CREAM
  • BANDAGES/GAUZE

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

SHELTER NEEDS

FOOD

  • WATER
  • CANNED GOODS
  • NON-PERISHABLE FOODS
  • MILK
  • EGGS 
  • FRUITS/VEGETABLES
  • BREAD

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

CLEANING SUPPLIES

  • BLEACH
  • PINE SOL/FABULOSO
  • TOILET BOWL CLEANER
  • DISINFECTANT CLEANER/SPRAY
  • DISINFECTANT WIPES
  • FURNITURE POLISH
  • GLASS CLEANER
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT
  • HAND SANITIZER
  • HAND SOAP
  • DISH SOAP


  • TRASH BAGS
  • PAPER TOWELS
  • TOILET PAPER

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

LINENS

  • SHEETS 
  • BLANKETS
  • COMFORTERS
  • QUILTS
  • PILLOWS
  • TOWELS/WASHCLOTHS

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

KITCHEN

  • DISHES
  • MUGS/CUPS
  • SILVERWARE
  • COOKING UTENSILS
  • POTS/PANS
  • STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • POT HOLDERS/OVEN MITTS
  • PITCHERS

ANYTHING YOU DONATE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

WE APPRECIATE ALL DONATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, CONTACT 575-885-4615, FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. 


Drop-Off Location:


ALLSTATE

1127 S. Canal Street

Carlsbad, NM 88220

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