What to expect when calling a domestic violence or sexual assault crisis hotline
Quick Summary: Calling a crisis hotline can feel like a big step, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. At U Care, Inc., our 24/7 crisis hotline is a confidential, supportive place...
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Stable Housing & Well-Being
Stable housing is more than a place to sleep—it is a foundation for safety, health, and the ability to plan for what comes next. For survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, a secure home...
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What Confidential Support Means for Survivors
Confidential support means a survivor can speak with an advocate in a safe, private setting and receive help without being judged, blamed, or pressured. For many people experiencing domestic...
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Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship That Are Easy to Overlook
Not every unhealthy relationship starts with obvious violence. In many cases, controlling behavior begins slowly. A partner may explain it away as love, concern, jealousy, stress, or “just how...
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How Safety Planning Helps Survivors Prepare for a Safer Future
Safety planning is a personalized process that helps someone think through ways to stay safer before, during, or after an abusive situation. It is not one single checklist, and it is not the same...
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What to Expect When You Call a Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
Calling a domestic violence crisis hotline can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not sure what to say or what kind of help you need. You may wonder if your situation is “serious enough,” if...
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Inclusive Survivor Support in Sampson County
Pride Month is a meaningful time to talk about safety, dignity, and support for every survivor. CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) has found that lesbians and gay...
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Healing After Trauma Starts With Safety and Connection
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is an important time to talk honestly about how trauma can affect emotional well-being after domestic violence or sexual assault. Trauma is not just...
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A Community Approach to Survivor Support
Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month gives communities a chance to slow down, pay attention, and remind survivors that support is available. That matters in rural places like Sampson County,...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Standing With Survivors, Strengthening Our Community
Every April, we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)—a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and recommit ourselves to preventing sexual violence in every part of our community. At...
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Why Your Donation Matters More Than Ever
In every community, there are people facing moments of crisis that most of us never see. A survivor may need a safe place to stay tonight. A parent may need help protecting their children. Someone...
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How You Can Help End Domestic Violence in Sampson County
Domestic violence doesn’t just impact individuals—it affects families, workplaces, schools, and entire communities. The good news? You can be part of the solution.If you’ve ever wondered how to...
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