Haven to Heal | TUWC Foundation

Haven to Heal

A 10-suite coastal healing sanctuary offering up to 90 days of safety, restoration, and trauma-informed support for individuals and families emerging from crisis.

A Place to Pause, Breathe & Begin Again

Haven to Heal is a peaceful, non-institutional sanctuary designed for those escaping domestic violence, homelessness, abuse, or sudden destabilizing life events. Guests stay in beautifully prepared private suites—not dormitories—within a calm 10-suite coastal retreat home.

All guests enter through the TUWC Welcome Pathway™, our trauma-informed intake process ensuring safety, compassion, and correct placement within the TUWC ecosystem.

The Haven to Heal Sanctuary House

Our 10-suite coastal sanctuary is purpose-built for emotional softening, stability, and nervous-system restoration. Each guest or family occupies their own private suite, with full access to healing spaces, gardens, and supportive community areas.

  • ✔️ 10 private suites (single, family & pet-friendly)
  • ✔️ Beautiful trauma-informed interior design
  • ✔️ Ensuite or semi-private bathroom access
  • ✔️ Peaceful communal kitchen & warm living room
  • ✔️ Therapy & wellness room for healing sessions
  • ✔️ Gardens, outdoor nooks & children’s play areas
  • ✔️ Full household inclusion: children, teens, pets & nontraditional families welcome

How Haven to Heal Differs from a Traditional Shelter

Feature Traditional Shelter Haven to Heal
Environment Loud, crowded, high turnover Calm, quiet, healing-focused
Privacy Dorms/shared rooms Private suites
Capacity Large numbers 10 intimate suites only
Pets Often prohibited Pets welcome
Children & Teens Restricted or separated Fully included & supported
Atmosphere Institutional or clinical Retreat-like, home-style, nurturing
Length of Stay 1–7 days Up to 90 days
Next Steps Limited Transition into Hearth to Home & Purpose Pathways™

Sanctuary Layout (10-Suite Retreat Model)

Haven to Heal — 10-Suite Coastal Sanctuary ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ENTRY & WELCOME │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ┌─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┐ │ SUITE 1 │ SUITE 2 │ SUITE 3 │ SUITE 4 │ SUITE 5 │ │ (Single) │ (Family) │ (Single) │ (Pet-Friendly)│ (Family) │ └─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┘ 🌿 CENTRAL GARDEN 🌿 ┌─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┐ │ SUITE 6 │ SUITE 7 │ SUITE 8 │ SUITE 9 │ SUITE 10 │ │ (Single) │ (Single) │ (Family) │ (Pet-Friendly)│ (Single) │ └─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┘ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ COMMUNITY KITCHEN | LIVING ROOM | THERAPY ROOM │ │ CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA | STAFF OFFICE | LAUNDRY │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

FAQ: Is Haven to Heal a Shelter?

No. Haven to Heal is a healing sanctuary, not a shelter.

Guests stay in private suites, receive holistic support, and experience a calm, nurturing environment designed to help the mind and body stabilize after crisis. It is gentle, sacred, safe — and never institutional.

Prelaunch Funding Vision (Updated for 10-Suite Sanctuary)

  • Facility Lease or Land: $180,000–$240,000
  • Setup & Furnishings: $150,000
  • Staffing & Wellness Providers: $180,000
  • Food, Supplies & Essentials: $60,000

Total Prelaunch Goal: $570,000 AUD

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