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If you are in a safe place, please call the Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline at (757) 430-2120 or use our new chat feature to interact with a member of our specially trained intake staff.
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The Hallow by Samaritan House
A Safe Haven for Trafficked Youth
Hampton Roads is a hub for human trafficking, with young women being especially vulnerable. Since the Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force was established in 2017, the number of trafficked youth under the age of 18 has increased exponentially.
Housing for trafficked youth is a significant challenge, as safe options are limited. Unverified "relatives," temporary shelters, juvenile detention, and foster care are often not appropriate environments for youth with complex mental health and medical needs resulting from trafficking to heal and recover.
The Hallow by Samaritan House is a licensed therapeutic group home for youth survivors of sex trafficking. It's a one-of-a-kind safe refuge that provides safety, builds resilience, and instills hope for female survivors ages 11-17 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Residents receive safe and secure housing along with specialized trauma-informed treatments to address their victimization.
If you or someone you know needs residential services at The Hallow, make a referral by completing the form below or calling (757) 301-2565.
Support "The Hallow"
The Hallow is now open, serving 11-17-year-old female victims of trafficking. We have begun building Phase II - an outdoor space that will include a therapeutic walking path, mixed-use sports court for basketball and pickleball, a water feature, and meditative spaces. If you are interested in making a financial gift towards this outdoor space, please contact Mark G. Davis, Ph.D. via EMAIL.
History
Samaritan House recognized a need for an extended stay, licensed and secure residential facility in Hampton Roads, and began a capital campaign in 2020 to build “The Hallow.” Ground was broken in January 2022 for the group home in Virginia Beach that can house up to eight youths where Samaritan House will provide supervision, care, and a wide variety of programs to help them heal. “The Hallow” opened in the Fall of 2024.
The Professional Women In Building of Coastal Virginia, in conjunction with Chesapeake Homes, generously created a "Garden of Hope" at "The Hallow."
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