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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NEWS & EVENTS
Anticipated spike in domestic violence calls for January – New Jersey 101.5
January marks a new year and a new start. It is a time for reflection, when life-changing decisions can happen. For victims of domestic violence, that can include taking the steps to leave an abusive relationship. After managing to get through the holidays, when alcoholic...
Surge of domestic violence reports expected during holidays – NJ Spotlight News
In this interview with NJ Spotlight News Anchor Briana Vannozzi from December 29, 2022, Executive Director Julye Myner explains what warning signs to pay attention to when you suspect someone may be a victim of domestic abuse.
“More domestic violence victims finding refuge as hotline calls rise” – The Star Ledger
Providing emergency shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims is becoming more of a challenge throughout the entire state of New Jersey as hotline calls have surged across the board for many statewide organizations. A news article published on December...
Center for Hope & Safety Receives JLBC Award
Center for Hope & Safety is so honored to be presented the Community Partner Award by the Junior League of Bergen County (JLBC) during their 35th Annual Festival of Trees gala on November 10, 2022. Executive Director Julye Myner was in attendance to accept the award....