- Our History
- Our Mission and Vision
- Our Board
- Our Staff
- Our Funding Agencies and Sources
- Our Policies and Procedures
Our History
In 1978, Northland Crisis Nursery opened its doors for the first time with five beds for children under the age of four. At the same time, the Women’s Resource Center became a non-profit organization. These two organizations are the roots of Northland Family Help Center.
Through the 80s, each agency provided many services to northern Arizona. From the Women’s Resource Center’s passion to end domestic violence to Northland Crisis Nursery developing the “Time-Out” program, their strengths and ideas gave life to Northland Family.
In 1991, the two became one central organization…one strong, sheltering tree. Then in 1999, with the help of Arizona citizens, Northland Family Help Center opened H.A.L.O. House (Haven for Advocacy and Learning Opportunities), a unique facility housing our two separate shelters for women and children, with a total of 36 beds. It is as one central agency that our staff and board carry on the passion and ideas of the organization to help families and individuals with relationship violence.
In January 2010, Northland Family Help Center and Open Inn, the parent organization of the Alternatives Center for Family Based Services, partnered to preserve services to our community in a poor economy. Open Inn began operating the Youth Shelter at the HALO House, which has added a new level of care and services for the youths in shelter.
Northland Family Help Center’s mission is to provide safe haven, advocacy, counseling, and education to promote and restore healthy relationships.
We envision a community where all people live in safety, where all forms of violence have been eradicated, and where healthy families and individuals serve as the foundation of a vibrant and productive community.
NFHC Philosophy Statement
NFHC Statement of Values
Our Board
Northland Family Help Center has a dedicated Board of Directors that meets monthly. Our Board Members are active community members from the Flagstaff area.
- Brenda Silveus – President
- Steve Horton – Vice President
- Dan Musselman – Secretary
- Linda Chan – Treasurer
- Kim Kalas – Member
- Radmilla Cody - Member
- Christine Brown - Member
- M Brady Brogni - Member
- Zee Baumgartner - Member
- Jody Rypkema - Member
- Roberta McVickers - Member
- Polly Velie - Member
- Lauren Driebe - Member
Our Staff
NFHC’s dedicated staff strives to better the lives of our clients, keeping confidentiality and security a top priority.
- Sonja Burkhalter – Executive Director
- Marcel Duclos – Clinical Director
- Nancy Lochmann – Human Resource Director
- Heidi Hanson - Finance Director
- Shaleen Seward – Women’s Shelter Manager
- Shawn Neice-Pendergast – Youth Shelter Manager
- Myra Ferell-Womochil - Diretor of Community Based Services
Our Funding Agencies and Sources
- Arizona Department of Economic Security
- Social Service Block Grant
- Child Protective Services
- Community Partnerships and Innovative Practices (CPIP)
- Arizona Department of Health Services – Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program (SVPEP)
- Arizona Department of Public Safety – Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
- Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
- Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
- Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
- United Way of Northern Arizona
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY) Program
- Navajo Nation – Division of Social Services
- City of Flagstaff / BBB Revenues
- Flagstaff Cultural Partners
- Coconino County
- Flagstaff Community Foundation with partner organizations the 1701 Fund, the Forest Highlands Foundation, and the Flagstaff Medical Center Foundation.
- Many caring community members and businesses
