Nonprofit · Ketchikan
Women In Safe Homes
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Nonprofit serving victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes in southern Southeast Alaska: 32-bed shelter, 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, counseling and a child advocacy center.
Source: wishak.org
From the organization’s page · WISH is a private, non-profit providing direct services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services are free and confidential. We are here if you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 907-225-9474 or 800-478-9474.
Source: Organization’s page
Contact & hours
Phone
907-225-9474
Call WISHAddress
Shelter: 623 Gateway Court; Community Services: 2002 1st Avenue, Ketchikan
DirectionsOrganization’s page says · 623 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK, United States, 99901 · source · Checked Oct 19, 2026
Office hours
Crisis line 24/7
General email
info@wishak.org
EmailWebsite
wishak.org
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facebook.com/wishak.org
Open their pageSources: wishak.org (checked Oct 12, 2026) · Organization’s page (checked Oct 19, 2026) · Official website (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Service area6
KetchikanSaxmanAnnette IslandPrince of Wales Island communitiesWrangellsouthern Southeast Alaska
Source: wishak.org
Posts mention1
Ketchikan
Communities named in their posts and events — not a declared service area.
Upcoming events1
Services & programs12
Women In Safe Homes (WISH)
Crisis line 24/7; business office Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Who can applyVictims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependents; prevention programs open to community
WherePO Box 6552, Ketchikan, AK 99901 (Elinore's Place Child Advocacy Center: 2002 1st Ave)
HoursCrisis line 24/7; business office Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Women In Safe Homes
Crisis line/shelter 24/7; office Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Who can applyVictims/survivors of domestic or sexual violence and their children
WhereMail: PO Box 6552, Ketchikan, AK 99901 (call for the shelter - location given by an advocate)
HoursCrisis line/shelter 24/7; office Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
WISH free food boxes
24/7 line
Who can applyWISH clients/survivors
WhereCall 907-225-9474 (WISH, PO Box 6552, Ketchikan)
Hours24/7 line
WISH housing support & emergency shelter for DV/SA survivors
24/7
Who can applySurvivors of domestic/sexual violence and their children
Where623 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Hours24/7
WISH paid high-school internship
Who can applyKetchikan high school students
Sources: Organization’s page 2 3 (last checked Sep 28, 2026 · Update pending) · wishak.org 2 (last checked Sep 28, 2026 · Update pending)
Job posts1
Part-Time Advocate Job Opening
Looking for a rewarding part-time job? Join the team at WISH!
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Latest updates15
We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us anytime: 907-225-9474
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Looking for a rewarding part-time job? Join the team at WISH!
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We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us anytime: 907-225-9474
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Departments & offices5
24-hour crisis line & emergency shelter
Free, confidential crisis help and a 32-bed emergency shelter; emergency transportation to Ketchikan from nearby communities.
Who it servesPeople of all genders affected by domestic/sexual violence
ServesKetchikan
How to get helpCall 907-225-9474 or 1-800-478-9474.
Advocacy, safety planning, housing support, food boxes
Legal advocacy, safety planning, adult and children's advocates, support groups, housing support and food boxes (food boxes for clients served in the past six months).
Who it servesSurvivors; no shelter stay required
How to get helpCall 907-225-9474 or email info@wishak.org.
Community Services (counseling, case management, parenting)
Free counseling, case management, Nurturing Parenting classes and housing help; in person in Ketchikan/Saxman, telehealth for Annette Island, POW and Wrangell.
Who it servesFamilies; call to check eligibility
ServesKetchikan, Saxman, Annette Island, Wrangell
How to get helpCall 907-228-4371 or email familyservices@wishak.org.
Elinore's Place Child Advocacy Center
Child-friendly center for forensic interviews and support when child abuse is suspected; works with law enforcement and OCS.
Who it servesChildren under 18 in southern Southeast Alaska and non-offending caregivers
Servessouthern Southeast Alaska
How to get helpCall (907)225-9474; entrance off Whitecliff Ave at 2002 1st Avenue.
Prevention & education
School-based programs, in-class lessons and trainings for agencies and adults.
Who it servesSchools, agencies, community
How to get helpSee the Prevention & Education pages.
Sources: wishak.org 2 3 4 (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Schedules
Open survivor support group
Every Monday 11 AM-1 PM (RSVP required) · WISH, Ketchikan
Sources: wishak.org (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Forms & applications2
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Sources & corrections
- Official pages (wishak.org)Read · Checked Oct 12, 2026
- About the organization, from its pageRead · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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