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Safe + Sound Somerset Inc

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Causes: Counseling, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Mental Health, Protection Against Abuse, Spouse Abuse Prevention

Mission: Safe+Sound Somerset prevents and responds to domestic, dating, and sexual violence with programs that provide safety, support and education for individuals, families and the community. Since 1978, Safe+Sound Somerset has been answering the call of survivors – often literally – with calls to our 24/7 helpline that are the first step in breaking free from the domestic violence and sexual abuse for many who are being beaten, battered, and berated. We hear it and see it every day – and we are here to help every survivor every day. Safe+Sound Somerset is only organization in Somerset County providing comprehensive services to survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence. Our trauma-informed, evidence-based programs are designed to provide safety, hope and healing to survivors and their families as they build independent lives, free from violence and abuse. Call or text our Free and Confidential 24/7 Helpline if you are in crisis or need to be connected to any of our services: 866-685-1122

Community Stories

16 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

verinuca Client Served

Rating: 1

01/16/2023

I was a victim still M of domestic violence these people assigned me somebody to consult me in court because I had to save my life and get a restraining order as soon as my abuser retaliated on me safe and sound stopped contacting me walked past me and Court did not consult me and Court made me wait two months telling me they’re going to give me counseling ignoring my phone calls and not helping me the only thing that helped me was the hotline because she’s not assigned to me as a person absolutely terrible I was fearing for my life for three months and they were no help all they did was tell me they’ll be at Court and walk past me absolutely disgusting doesn’t return phone calls I don’t care if they’re volunteer or not do they wait until a woman winds up dead before actually do some thing

Kristinc31 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/11/2021

An amazing place to work! Getting to be part of helping survivors build lives free from abuse is rewarding and meaningful.

Writer Board Member

Rating: 5

10/14/2017

A caring and responsive organization for those dealing with domestic violence.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

Amazing staff that want nothing more than to help you. They go above and beyond!

Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

Safe Sound Somerset has always been a great agency! They have helped numerous clients and their work is amazing. Their legal team is so helpful as well as the counselors.

Suespag Board Member

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

At each Board meeting the Executive Director shares a mission moment. The stories of those served by this organization are inspiring and equally inspiring is the dedication, compassion and effectiveness of the staff that serves those affected by domestic abuse.

Writer Board Member

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

I have just completed 40 hours of training with Safe + Sound which afforded me the opportunity to meet and learn from a broad segment of the professional staff. I was truly impressed with their knowledge, passion and compassion for the people they serve. Wonderful team!

8-14-2017 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

Safe +Sound provide excellent services to the DV population in Somerset county. S+S provide the following services: Legal Advocate, Shelter/safe House, Supportive Listening, Counseling, Crisis Hotline, Information Referral, and DVRT. The clients safe+Sound served praise the services and the professional services staff provide during their stay at the safe house.

Sugatwo2 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

Safe + Sound, Somerset offers many services to individuals in the community in need of counseling, legal advocacy, and supportive listening. Safe + Sound, Somerset shows compassion to the families they serve and vital to those who want to leave an abusive and unhealthy relationship.

Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

The agency serve the DV population. The agency provide the following services: Shelter Safe/ House, DV Advocate, Legal services, Counseling, Supportive Listening and Transitional Housing. The clients praises the case managers for the great services we provide.

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

Very professional, excellent, kind and excellent communication skills.

clariss Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/12/2017

This nonprofit helps as many people as they can, in any way that they can. I would recommend it to those in need.

Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/06/2017

Safe+Sound has a warm, wonderful caring team of staff members that is dedicated to working for the benefit of their clients each and every day.
Working alongside them is an honor.

rostenfeld Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/06/2017

As the Volunteer Coordinator at Safe+Sound Somerset, I am always amazed by the compassion and drive of our volunteers. Their motivation to make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic abuse is extraordinary.

Volunteers who complete the 40 plus hours of domestic abuse education/training state that they do not want it to end. They have reported that their lives have been changed by the experience. Some have included their families and gone on to volunteer in various ways throughout the community, not exclusively with our organization. Others have enrolled in college to pursue careers in the field. While still others have found the courage to reach out to victims in the community who are experiencing domestic abuse and offer a supportive hand.

Volunteers are essential to Safe+Sound Somerset's mission to stop the cycle of violence and end domestic abuse once and for all. They are a life line to those who are drowning. I am humbled to know these inspirational souls.

seg4693 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/05/2017

Safe + Sound has done a lot for me, but one big thing is it has provided me with a large amount of knowledge and information. I've never been more informed about what domestic violence is and how it can affect not only the survivor but others around him or her. Safe + Sound provides excellent counseling, case management, and legal advocacy work that really puts the client first, shows empathy, and promotes empowerment. I am proud to be a part of the team here at Safe + Sound and feel as though the agency has done, and will continue to do, good work that is needed.

VeronicaFinlay Advisor

Rating: 5

08/01/2017

As the Development Director of this nonprofit, I am often out in the community promoting the agency. Quite often a survivor will come up to me and express their gratitude because they went to Safe+Sound Somerset for help. Some have even told me that if it hadn't been for Safe+Sound Somerset they may not be alive today. The work we do has a direct impact on the lives of members of our community empowering them to move from the life of a victim to one of a strong survivor with a future filled with hope.
The many services we provide empower victims and engage the community to break the cycle of violence. Speak is our teen program meant to teach teens about healthy relationships. Since one in three teens will be in an abusive relationship before they leave high school it is imperative that we do more to educate our students about dating abuse and the connection to domestic abuse.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please reach out for help. Our services are free and completely confidential.

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