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Empowering Survivors, Restoring Hope, & Strengthening Our Community

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Hope United Survivor Network is a community collaborative

working in one location to provide survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, elder abuse and childhood sexual trauma a safe and secure place to receive the help they need.

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Who We Are

Hope United Network combines the resources of The Lighthouse (Child Advocacy Center) and the Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center (Domestic Violence Shelter) so that anyone currently experiencing or who has ever experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse and/or childhood sexual abuse can get the help they need in one safe place.

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Available Services

Shelter

I am in danger and have nowhere to go

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We can assist you in identifying alternative housing options for you (and your children). Entry into an emergency shelter can also be an option. *If you are immediate danger please call 911. 

Safety Planning

I don’t feel safe and I don’t know what to do.

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We help you develop an individualized plan for your safety to determine what supports can be put in place to help you (and your children) feel safe

Protection

What can I do to make sure they do not come around me or my children?

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We can provide assistance in obtaining a Protective Order or other resources. An advocate can accompany you through this process. *This does not guarantee the intended result, the success of a Protective Order is determined by your abuser’s compliance.*

Community Resources

I could use help in getting clothing, food, and household items.

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We connect you with local community resources that fit you or your family’s individual needs including public assistance

Criminal Investigation

I want to work with law enforcement to help keep me safe

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We partner with law enforcement and can support you through the process

Legal Services

I am unfamiliar with the court process

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We can assist with your civil and/or criminal case through linkage to legal services and contracted attorneys

Emergency Needs

I have Emergency Needs

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Help connecting to local resources that meet emergency needs for food, clothing and other items

Employment and Financial Support

I want to work

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Advocates will link you to community businesses and agencies who are committed to assisting survivors with employment opportunities

Mental Health Services

I want to confidentially talk with someone who can help me through this time.

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Staff will link you with individual and group counseling

Childcare

I do not have anyone to watch my children when attending court.

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An advocate is available to assist with childcare during court proceedings and other appointments

Medical Care

I have untreated physical symptoms and would like to receive medical care.

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Referrals to partnering medical providers

Transportation

I do not have a way to get to court, your agency, and/or therapy appointments.

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An advocate is available to provide transportation to you and your children to court and other appointments

CAC Lighthouse

I have concerns about a child’s safety

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Translation

I need a Spanish speaking advocate

Did You Know?

1 in 4

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence (e.g. beating, burning, strangling) by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

1 in 5

Nearly 1 in 5 women have experienced completed or attempted rape during her lifetime.

1 in 38

Nearly 1 in 38 men have experienced completed or attempted rape during his lifetime.

1 in 10

1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18.

This is not a matter that only affects women.

Hope United Survivor Network is here to help ALL victims and survivors. If you would like more information about resources in our community and how we can help, please contact us.

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This is not a matter that only affects women.

Hope United Survivor Network is here to help ALL victims and survivors. If you would like more information about resources in our community and how we can help, please contact us.

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Main Line

704-862-6783

24/7 EMERGENCY

704-852-6000

Mailing Address

176 W. Franklin Blvd.,
Gastonia, NC 28052

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.