Hope and Safety Alliance

Advocacy services: crisis and support center provides support services to survivors impacted by domestic and sexual violence. 50% of staff are bilingual and interpreters for other languages, including sign, are available on demand. Certified advocates provide in person services, food, household and personal supplies, clothing, crisis intervention, Safety planning, emergency safe housing, support with odhs child welfare, self sufficiency, legal services with Oregon law center and university of Oregon domestic violence clinic, and respite care for children when parent is meeting with advocate, support groups and parenting in crisis training in spanish and english, and mobile advocacy to rural and underserved communities within the 4700 square miles of lane county.

Housing support services: provides survivors with support services to remove barriers in the way to staying housed or find permanent housing. Financial abuse is a common tactic of abusers, the housing support team helps survivors restore credit, repair rental history, provide resources to build credit and other support they might need to become permanently housed, including rental assistance, utilities and move in costs. Housing support team assists with navigating the application process, especially the complex housing choice voucher program, finding, and communicating with properties with vacancies, county wait lists. Also providing ongoing support through a voluntary case management process to assist survivors with staying housed, budgeting, support groups, and education.

Emergency services: provides 24-hour emergency safe housing and support for survivors fleeing abuse or are in danger. Certified advocates respond 24/7 to crisis line calls providing trauma informed and survivor centered support, Safety planning, and referrals to programs or other community resources. Safe housing provides a safe and confidential place for survivors and their children to stay during a difficult and critical time - giving them the space to recover and begin to heal from trauma. Advocates provide culturally specific food, clothing, school supplies, and assist with navigating complex legal systems: restraining orders, divorce proceedings, and custody hearings. Support is also provided for child welfare, financial management and employment training.