HOPE Family Services, Inc.
Call for confidential appointment
Bradenton, Florida 34205

Phone: (941)747-8499
Extension:
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-500-1119
Fax: (941)749-1796
TDD Phone: (941) 747-8499

Website: www.hopefamilyservice.org

Program Description

HOPE's Domestic Violence Counseling Program offers victims and survivors of domestic violence individual and group counseling in a safe, supportive environment. HOPE also provides 'court sanctioned case plan' classes for victims of intimate partner violence who have had their children removed due to the batterer's violence. Counselors teach survivors the warning signs of domestic violence, life saving safety strategies, effects on of domestic violence on children and teens, financial empowerment and how to have a strong sense of self worth for a violence free future. Counselors facilitate interactive group activities, role plays and educational videos to allow survivors to share their feelings with others that are going through the same experiences. Survivors benefit from leaning on each other for support, guidance and encouragement to heal. Then they can move forward from being battered to reclaim their self worth to decide the next course of action. *Specialized groups for women of color, Spanish speaking, elderly,and same sex victims of domestic violence. *Call for an intake appointment at (941) 747-8499 (V/TYY).

Services Available Through This Program

Domestic Violence Prevention , Parent Education/Advocacy

Hours of Operation


HOPE Family Services offers a 24 hour, 365 days a year Helpline; a friendly, sympathetic and informed person to talk to in an emergency. For assistance on holidays or after hours call (941)747-8499 (V/TTY). HOPE's Outreach Office is closed on holidays.

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

HOPE's Domestic Violence Counseling Program offers free and confidential counseling services to victims and survivors of intimate partner violence (18 years or older) regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation national origin, religion, political belief, citizenship, immigration status, language spoken, or disability. *HOPE Family Services is committed to serving people living with disabilities and pleased to provide accommodations, including sign interpreters, translation services and alternative formats of printed materials upon request from persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or are living with disabilities.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

All services are free of charge.

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