An individual who has been abused or victimized by crime often experiences a variety of physical and/or emotional reactions that occur as a result of this trauma. Being a victim can create feelings of vulnerability, confusion and isolation.
Promise Place gives you hope.
While one of the more prevalent crimes in our community is child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse, we can help those who have been affected by other forms of sexual violence, assault, suicide, homicide, domestic violence, elder abuse, and robbery.
If you are the victim of a crime, you may have to cope with challenges you never expected to face. You may have been wounded, lost a loved one, or lost property you can't afford to replace. You may be overwhelmed by fear or anger. And you may not know where to turn for help. Promise Place can help you figure out what steps to take and what choices you may need to make. Victim services are provided FREE OF CHARGE and designed to respond to crime victims' mental, physical, financial, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
No one was ever meant to handle being a victim by themselves.
It's natural to reach out for help through the healing process.
At Promise Place, you will find caring, non-judgmental support and guidance, and services are provided regardless of insurance or income. Promise Place can help by providing any or all of the following:
CRISIS COUNSELING*****A trained crisis counselor is on-call 24 hours every day for emergency response.
COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES*****Licensed professionals provide a wide variety of therapy services, including healing from child abuse, family violence, grief counseling, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma-focused, marital or interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, among others.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING*****We have a licensed, certified substance abuse counselor on staff.
HOSPITAL ADVOCACY*****A trained first responder can be with you at the hospital should you need medical treatment. If you would like an advocate, please ask the hospital staff to contact us.
SUPPORT GROUPS*****We have weekly and monthly support groups for teen girls, child abuse survivors and parents whose children have been victimized. Other groups are available as requested.
LEGAL ADVOCACY & EDUCATION*****We also provide information and background on the judicial system in regards to criminal and civil matters, and can advocate for you with law enforcement and attorneys. We will also help you understand your legal rights and work with you to achieve your goals.
VICTIM COMPENSATION*****We will help victims file for qualifying financial assistance from the State of North Carolina, or other jurisdictions as needed.
LINKS & REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES*****Should we be unable to provide something you need, we can intercede on your behalf with referrals to other agencies.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT*****We can provide an emergency or basic needs assessment and often help you obtain what is most needed.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & TRAININGS*****We provide informative presentations on agency programs and services, as well as professional trainings on child abuse, victimization, how to spot potential child abuse and what to do, suicide, and other types of crime. We also have a resource library that is open to the public.
Contact us for free, confidential assistance at (252) 636-3381.