Sanctuary for families. Where the healing begins.
HATTIE LEE BURGESS HOME
Hattie lee Burgess Home
A safe, temporary home, accessible 24 hours a day to individuals and families who are actively fleeing domestic and/or sexual violence. We are here to support victims and their families throughout the legal, medical, and healing process.
Safety, Empowerment and Healing
SEXUAL VIOLENCE & RAPE CRISIS
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE
Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking, and Rape-Crisis Services
We advocate for and assist those impacted by all forms of sexual violence by providing professional support and a range of services focused on safety, empowerment and healing. All services are confidential.
RAPE CRISIS SERVICES
Our highly trained crisis-line advocates talk confidentially with anyone experiencing sexual violence, seeking resources, or wondering how to help a friend or loved one.
Our 24-hour confidential crisis line provides rape-crisis intervention, support, information and referrals 365 days a year.
Hospital Accompaniment for an exam
Medical and/or Legal Advocacy
Crisis Counseling
Shelter
Mental Health Counseling
Support Group and/or Group Counseling
Information about Title IX and Sexual Harassment
Domestic Violence
CRISIS INTERVENTION
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE
Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Services
We advocate for and assist those impacted by intimate partner violence by providing professional support and a range of services focused on safety, empowerment and self-sufficiency. All services are confidential.
advocacy services
Our highly trained advocates talk confidentially with anyone experiencing intimate partner violence, seeking resources, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationships. Additional support services include:
Safety planning
Hospital response
SUPPORT GROUPS
Breaking Silence
A weekly support group for women overcoming domestic violence. Childcare is provided.
Educating community members to strengthen awareness
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
COMMUNITY Training and awareness
We are available to present on topics related to sexual violence and to provide training to community members including healthcare workers, pastors, law enforcement, employers, human resource administrators, educators, youth leaders, counselors, managers and others who would like to broaden community awareness on this issue.