It is the goal of Brighter Tomorrows to provide services that will enable the survivor to break the cycle of domestic violence, sexual assault, or abuse. Our staff also strives to provide a professional care, safe, and empowering environment at all times.

The following services are provided free of charge to individuals regardless of age, race, ethnic origin, income, sex, or city of origin:

• 24-hour crisis hotline for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their friends and family
• Emergency shelter for individuals fleeing abusive homes
• Crisis counseling on the 24-hour crisis hotline and at the Women's Resource Center
• Support groups for survivors (whether shelter residents or not) of domestic and sexual violence
• Legal advocacy
• Hospital and/or court accompaniment
• Helpful information and referral to social services
• Parenting classes
• Community education
• Professional training
• Transitional housing

Did you know that!!

• One in four American women report that they have been physically abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives.
• 30% of Americans say they know a woman who has been physically abused by her husband or boyfriend in the past year.
• Domestic violence has gained widespread recognition as a public health emergency.
• It is estimated that between 3.3 million and 10 million children in the U.S. are at risk of witnessing woman abuse each year.
• Domestic Violence does not have to be tolerated.
• Help is available to stop the cycle of violence.