24/7 SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE
If you live in Bergen County, NJ and feel unsafe in your home, we are here for you. Safety and support is only a phone call away.
Call our hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
201-944-9600
If you are unable to speak safely on the phone, the National Domestic Violence Hotline will connect you to us:
Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
WHO WE ARE
Center for Hope & Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, founded in 1976. We strongly believe that every person has the right to be safe, empowered, and free from violence and fear. Our mission is to help domestic violence victims in Bergen County, New Jersey, heal and grow through a wide range of services. We give adult and child victims hope and safety, and the tools they need to rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence.
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Center for Hope & Safety Featured in BC the Mag Holiday Issue
We are honored to be featured as the Nonprofit Spotlight in the Holiday 2024 issue of BC the Mag! Check out pages 48-50 and share with your circle to have them learn more about us and our work. Visit bcthemag.com to see the issue online. BC the Mag Holiday 2024 Nonprofit...
THRIVE Podcast Interview on Domestic Violence and Teen Dating
Sheila Bernstein, Community Educator for Center for Hope & Safety, talked to THRIVE podcast host Arielle Gomberg about what domestic violence is and what teens and young adults need to understand and look out for when it comes to dating and relationships. LISTEN TO...
Telemundo 47 “Rompe El Silencio” Segment on Domestic Violence
Center for Hope & Safety's Senior Case Manager, Blanca Carpio, speaks on a Spanish-language news segment for Telemundo 47 that highlights domestic violence during October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please reach out to our 24/7 Hotline at (201) 944-9600 if you...
Highlights from Art of Survival 2024 Reception
Earlier this October, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we held our annual The Art of Survival reception at The Art School at Old Church in Demarest, NJ. The exhibit showcases the moving artistic expressions of Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual...
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