Services

Bright Horizons provides the following confidential and free services:

Individual Advocacy

• Individual support, education, and information concerning domestic and sexual violence
• Referrals to other service providers in the community for financial, housing, legal, counseling, and educational assistance.
• Bilingual translation and services provided for Hispanic domestic and sexual violence victims
• Limited Emergency Financial Assistance

Shelter Services

• Confidential shelter facility for those fleeing an unsafe situation
• One-on-one advocacy with a case manager helps one to assess their situation, evaluate options, and make safe decisions
• Groceries and personal supplies are provided as needed
• Transitional Shelter

Support Groups

• Weekly peer support group for women who have experienced domestic violence
• Call the Bright Horizons office at 379-2026 in Norfolk and 336-1774 in O’Neill for meeting time
• Children’s Group is offered to give kids an opportunity to process the violence they have witnessed
• Spanish Support Group in Norfolk

Community Education / Outreach & Prevention

Provides community education concerning:

• Domestic and Dating Violence
• Sexual Assault
• Stalking
• Bullying
• Human Trafficking
• Healthy Relationships and other related topics
• Free educational materials available

Protection Orders

• Application forms for domestic abuse and harassment protection orders are available at the Bright Horizons office
• Assistance with forms and applications process is available
• Provides support at the protection order hearing if requested

Criminal Justice and Legal Advocacy

• Accompany victims through the court process if requested
• Includes both criminal and civil proceedings related to domestic violence and sexual assault