The Betty Ann Krahnke Center for New Beginnings (BAK), founded in 2000, is the only domestic violence shelter serving Montgomery County, Maryland.  With a 54-bed capacity, BAK provides safety for women and children, support in trauma recovery, and empowerment to increase their personal safety within the community.  With the assistance of individual therapists and case managers, women are empowered to create a new future for themselves and their children that is free of abuse, coercion and fear.

If you or someone you know needs help due to a domestic violence situation, or you want to learn more about domestic violence, please call the Montgomery County Crisis Center at 240-777-4000. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately!