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Domestic Violence Crisis Services

Do you think you might be suffering from domestic violence? We can help.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Compass Center works with individuals who are experiencing or have experienced emotional, verbal, physical, sexual or other forms of abuse. Compass Center’s comprehensive services provide emotional and practical support to help survivors of abuse find safety and self-sufficiency for the long-term.

 

Our domestic violence services are free and confidential. They are also available in English and Spanish. Services are provided to people of all races, classes, religions, ethnic groups, sexual orientations and gender identities.

  • Domestic Violence Crisis Advocate (Daytime and Evening/Weekends)
    Using active listening and crisis intervention skills, advocates provide emotional support and informational resources (legal, medical, mental health and shelter options) to survivors of domestic violence as well as their friends and family members. In addition, daytime advocates meet with walk-in clients to provide crisis counseling and other assistance, including support completing safety plans and domestic violence protective orders (DVPO/50Bs). Daytime advocates are needed in our office Monday – Friday and generally sign up for shifts from 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm. We also need after-hours overnight advocates who respond to calls remotely from home during non-office hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays). A special need exists for bilingual (Spanish/English, English/Karen, English/Burmese) advocates for daytime and overnight/weekend shifts. We welcome volunteers of all genders and cultural backgrounds. Requirements for this position include: Completion of 42-hour training over six weeks; training will cover topics including the dynamics of domestic abuse, domestic violence and the law, active listening, legal issues and community resources Completion of two shadowing shifts with an experienced volunteer or staff person Commitment of 3-4 shifts per month for at least 9 months or two semesters for daytime advocates Commitment of four nights or one-weekend shift per month for at least 9 months or two semesters for overnight advocates
  • Court Advocate
    Provide in-person legal advocacy and assistance to survivors involved in the criminal and/or civil court systems at the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough, NC. Court advocates provide emotional support, assist with filing domestic violence protective orders, and offer community referrals. Requirements for this position include: Completion of our 42-hour hotline training over the course of 6 weeks Additional court-specific advocacy training and shadowing Consistent availability on Thursdays mornings starting at 8:30am Reliable transportation to Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough Experience with the criminal and civil legal system preferred but not required
  • Spanish Translator
    A unique opportunity for people bilingual in Spanish and English to serve as translators and collaborate on creation of culturally appropriate documents. Translator volunteers are vital to ensure that clients have language access and receive equitable crisis and other services from Compass Center. Requirements for this position include: Completion of a 20-minute screening call and 8-hour training Commitment of 10-12 hours per month for 12 months
  • Support Group Facilitator
    Support group facilitators help create a safe space for Compass Center clients to work on self-growth, healing, and making positive changes in their lives. The support group program encompasses a number of different group offerings throughout the year: - Domestic Violence support groups and workshops - Relationship endings/healthy beginnings - Black and African American survivor support groups and workshops - Latinx survivor support groups and workshops (Spanish fluency required) - LGBTQIA++ survivor support groups and workshops - Self-esteem support groups - Coping with the holidays (offered in English and Spanish) - Art of Healing (Arts-based workshop for survivors of domestic violence) Requirements for this position include: Completion of 20-hour Compass Center support group facilitator training Commitment of three hours a week for 8 weeks for group sessions and additional planning time with co-facilitator for a period of at least 12 months or three semesters Previous support group facilitation experience is preferred but not required COVID-19 note: Support groups are currently offered remotely, but as the COVID-19 landscape changes in 2022, this position may return in-person with standard COVID safety protocols.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline

Domestic violence advocates provide emotional support and discuss strategies to keep victims of abuse safe before, during, and after domestic violence incidents.

919-929-7122

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DV Crisis Counseling

We talk to people over the phone or in person at our office. We can also help people who are unsure if their relationship is abusive and would like to talk to someone about this.

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Emergency Housing

The most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence is when they leave their abuser. In July 2020 Compass Center launched the Safe Homes, New Lives campaign to provide short-term emergency housing to Orange County survivors of domestic violence and their families. 

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Legal Support

Compass Center court advocates help people navigate both civil and criminal court as they take legal action to find safety and move forward with their lives. Court advocates help victims file Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Safety Planning

We provide information and options and allow those we assist to make their own choices about the best options for them. Safety planning is an important technique to consider when victims are staying in an abusive relationship or intend to leave. Several things should be considered.  Personalized safety planning is available in English and Spanish.

Please call our 24-hour hotline at 919-929-7122 if you would like to speak with an advocate about a personal plan for your daily safety. 

View our Brief Safety Planning sheet for some tips on safety planning.

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  Support Groups  

Rebuilding life after abuse can feel lonely and overwhelming. Compass Center’s support groups, led by trained facilitators, allow survivors to find healing and strength through shared experiences.  Support groups offer an opportunity for individuals with shared experiences to come together in a safe space, to work on their own healing processes and offer support and encouragement to one another. The goal of the support groups is to help members cope with stressful life events and as a result, help members feel revitalized and strong.

 

Groups are held in a safe location, and all discussions during group meeting are kept confidential. Joining these groups and attending workshops are free. Our support groups are also offered in Spanish, and childcare is provided at no cost. Please see below for details regarding our various support groups and workshops.

 

For more information about our support groups, please contact the support group coordinator at 919-968-4610 or email groups@compassctr.org  for groups in English and latinxgroups@compassctr.org for Spanish-language groups, or call 919-929-7122..  

  Housing Micro-Grant Program  

Compass Center’s Housing Micro-Grant Program provides housing support for survivors who have been displaced or made homeless by domestic or family violence, or for whom a lack of independent housing contributes to their lack of safety. Survivors in our housing program receive assistance finding a safe rental unit of their own, financial assistance towards rent, moving expenses, and utilities, and supportive services provided by a trained housing case manager.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, as funding permits.

  • Domestic Violence Crisis Advocate (Daytime and Evening/Weekends)
    Using active listening and crisis intervention skills, advocates provide emotional support and informational resources (legal, medical, mental health and shelter options) to survivors of domestic violence as well as their friends and family members. In addition, daytime advocates meet with walk-in clients to provide crisis counseling and other assistance, including support completing safety plans and domestic violence protective orders (DVPO/50Bs). Daytime advocates are needed in our office Monday – Friday and generally sign up for shifts from 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm. We also need after-hours overnight advocates who respond to calls remotely from home during non-office hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays). A special need exists for bilingual (Spanish/English, English/Karen, English/Burmese) advocates for daytime and overnight/weekend shifts. We welcome volunteers of all genders and cultural backgrounds. Requirements for this position include: Completion of 42-hour training over six weeks; training will cover topics including the dynamics of domestic abuse, domestic violence and the law, active listening, legal issues and community resources Completion of two shadowing shifts with an experienced volunteer or staff person Commitment of 3-4 shifts per month for at least 9 months or two semesters for daytime advocates Commitment of four nights or one-weekend shift per month for at least 9 months or two semesters for overnight advocates
  • Court Advocate
    Provide in-person legal advocacy and assistance to survivors involved in the criminal and/or civil court systems at the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough, NC. Court advocates provide emotional support, assist with filing domestic violence protective orders, and offer community referrals. Requirements for this position include: Completion of our 42-hour hotline training over the course of 6 weeks Additional court-specific advocacy training and shadowing Consistent availability on Thursdays mornings starting at 8:30am Reliable transportation to Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough Experience with the criminal and civil legal system preferred but not required
  • Spanish Translator
    A unique opportunity for people bilingual in Spanish and English to serve as translators and collaborate on creation of culturally appropriate documents. Translator volunteers are vital to ensure that clients have language access and receive equitable crisis and other services from Compass Center. Requirements for this position include: Completion of a 20-minute screening call and 8-hour training Commitment of 10-12 hours per month for 12 months
  • Support Group Facilitator
    Support group facilitators help create a safe space for Compass Center clients to work on self-growth, healing, and making positive changes in their lives. The support group program encompasses a number of different group offerings throughout the year: - Domestic Violence support groups and workshops - Relationship endings/healthy beginnings - Black and African American survivor support groups and workshops - Latinx survivor support groups and workshops (Spanish fluency required) - LGBTQIA++ survivor support groups and workshops - Self-esteem support groups - Coping with the holidays (offered in English and Spanish) - Art of Healing (Arts-based workshop for survivors of domestic violence) Requirements for this position include: Completion of 20-hour Compass Center support group facilitator training Commitment of three hours a week for 8 weeks for group sessions and additional planning time with co-facilitator for a period of at least 12 months or three semesters Previous support group facilitation experience is preferred but not required COVID-19 note: Support groups are currently offered remotely, but as the COVID-19 landscape changes in 2022, this position may return in-person with standard COVID safety protocols.
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