Eliza Jane House
Welcome to Eliza Jane House: Where Healing Begins
Part of our “Spoken For” program is The Eliza Jane House, a stability shelter tailored to survivors of human trafficking right here in Albuquerque. This place isn't just a house; it's a safe haven where survivors of human trafficking can catch their breath and start anew.
Addressing Housing Challenges
Many of our clients were able to attain housing through our transitional housing program, but they were not able to keep it due to several factors, most of which were directly related to their trafficking experience. These included having close communication with people involved in their trafficking situation, unaddressed substance use, and unaddressed mental health and behavioral health components.
Introducing The Eliza Jane House
The only 24/7 shelter dedicated to human trafficking victims in our state. This is an 8-bedroom home with a community kitchen, a great room, and 24/7 staffing.
Autonomy-Based Model
At The Eliza Jane House, we empower the residents to reclaim their autonomy. Each resident has their own bedroom, set up as their own micro-unit apartment with their own bed, refrigerator, desk, safe, filing system, and storage. This setup fosters privacy, safety, and the cultivation of crucial life skills they need to be able to live independently and successfully.
Building Towards Independence
Our goal? To equip residents with the support and resources needed to address behavioral health concerns and transition into stable housing successfully.
BEHIND THE NAME
The project is named after the homeowner’s mother, Eliza Jane Carwile Skinner (1941-2007). Having been born into poverty on the plains of west Texas, Eliza Jane lived most of her life in New Mexico where, as a mother of 3, she became a relentless advocate for those who could not speak up for themselves. She co-founded and later became a board member of an organization that continues to help children and adults living with disabilities live active and productive lives. Her dedication to standing up for those with little opportunity was and still is an inspiration to many. In our efforts to serve victims of human trafficking, we realize that it is people like Eliza Jane who paved the road before us to be relentless advocates for those who society overlooks.
“Hearing what you guys do
and how you’re going to help me is giving me hope for the first time in a long time.”