Family Sunshine Center - Fostering Hope and Healing

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Crisis Intervention

Immediate, emergency-oriented services including a 24-hour resource and information hotline, assessment for services, referrals for needed services, and access to emergency shelter for those who fear for their safety.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Everyone deserves to have a safe place to sleep, eat, and live. Our residential facilities are specifically designed for those seeking refuge and comprehensive services are offered to help them overcome the impacts of violence.

COUNSELING & ADVOCACY

Counseling, Advocacy and Supportive Services include individual, family, and group counseling, advocacy, consultation, and emotional support services. FSC offers evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy for victims and their families.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

Outreach and Education Services include comprehensive education, resources, and support for diverse audiences. FSC is committed to fostering safer, healthier communities through evidence-based programs and education.

At the Family Sunshine Center, we’re a beacon of hope and healing for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Central Alabama. We offer crisis intervention, safe shelter, advocacy, and supportive services—all free of charge. Our mission is to empower survivors to build safe, violence-free lives and to foster a community where healing and resilience thrive. Together, we can create a brighter future, one story at a time.

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Join Our Board of Directors!

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and drive transformative change? We are on a mission to find extraordinary individuals with the passion, commitment, and talent to join our Board of Directors.

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Domestic Violence: How You Can Help

Do you know someone who is being hurt? Or someone who is causing harm? Are you worried about what might be happening in a loved one’s relationship? You are not alone—we are here to help! This guide is filled with tips and tools to help you support someone who is struggling in their relationship—and to take care of yourself while you’re doing it.

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First Responder Resource Library

Practical guides, checklists, training materials, and investigative tools for responding to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, strangulation, and human trafficking.

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Sexual Assault: How You Can Help

When someone you care about is hurting, it’s hard to know what to say or do, especially after something as traumatic as sexual assault. That's why we have created this resource to help loved ones respond with compassion, understanding, and support.

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