Emergency Shelter is short term (3-5 day) housing to allow clients and their children the time and resources they need to address what has happened to them and how they can move forward. Our dormitory style housing allows families to stay together. They are provided with clothing, food, hygiene products, and other necessities, as needed.

Known as Transitional Housing (TH), extended stay shelter is temporary, secure housing that supports clients, and their children, as they begin their recovery from trauma and prepare to transition back into the community. In addition to safe housing, meals, and basic needs, TH provides important supportive services to help clients get back on their feet including case management, financial coaching, housing assistance, employment assistance, children’s services, life skills training, and referrals for other community assistance.

Counseling

FSC provides free, confidential evidence-based, trauma-focused counseling for survivors and their children (if desired) during their healing process to help move beyond the violence and trauma to hope and healing.

Case Management

FSC Case Management services provide survivors one on one help to identify and achieve their personal goals. These services are dependent upon the needs of the individual survivor, and may include: crisis intervention, violence assessment, safety planning, life skills, housing assistance, job skills training and employment assistance, financial literacy, legal and court advocacy, and help navigating community resources.

Safety Planning

Our advocates can help you create an individualized plan to lower your risk of being hurt by your partner. The plan will outline ways you can remain safe while still in the relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave.

Community Resources

FSC recognizes that your situation is unique, and we strive to find the information and resources that you need. We work with you to understand what you are most concerned about right now and help provide access to the state and local resources available.

Need Help Now? We are here for you!

Call our 24-hour Crisis Resource Line at 334-263-0218 (collect calls accepted)

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Local police officers and sheriff’s deputies can help you reach safe shelter.

The decision to reach out is the first step in seeking help with domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Our 24/7 crisis resource line is a safe way to break the barriers of silence and isolation often experienced after trauma. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by a Family Sunshine Center crisis advocate ready to help: providing confidential, non-judgmental support. They will talk with you about your safety, provide information on resources in your community, and connect you to needed programs and services. The call is completely free of charge, and you can provide as much, or as little, information about yourself as you like — you can even call anonymously. Whether you are prepared to leave or not, our services are available to you. There is never a cost to you for our services.

You are not alone!

Concerned that someone you love is being hurt?

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!

“Addressing Domestic Violence: A Guide for Friends and Family” was created to help you support someone who is struggling in their relationship—and to take care of yourself while you’re doing it. People are more likely to turn to their community (friends, family, YOU) than they are to professionals.

Survivors tell us that what matters most is having someone in their life who is there for them, without judgment, to bounce ideas off, get support, and lean on when things are tough. You can be that person. These tips and tools will help you get started.

You are not alone.

Help is available 24/7 through our Crisis Resource Line. Call 334.263.0218 (collect calls are accepted)

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

FSC provides services for victims of family violence, stalking and dating violence, sexual assault, and sex and labor trafficking. Services are offered at no-cost to the victim/survivor. Service sites are located in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties.

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24/7 Crisis Resource Line
334.263.0218
800.650.6522

Administrative Offices & Counseling Center
334.206.2100
PO Box 5160
Montgomery, AL 36103-5160

This project was supported in part by Subgrant #18-VA-VS-063 awarded by the Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division of ADECA and the U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice or grant-making component.

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