Advocacy
Confidential advocates are available 24/7 at 503-399-7722.
We support all survivors and victims. Our programs and services inform survivors of their options and support them in their choices. A cornerstone of our philosophy is respect for the rights of all survivors, including freedom to decide whether to report to authorities.
In addition to supporting survivors and victims, CHS offers support to concerned friends, family, coworkers, and community leaders as they support survivors in our community.
- 24-hour Crisis Line
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Confidential advocates are available 24-hours a day, every day of the year in both English and Spanish. We also have access to language interpretation including ASL if needed. By calling the crisis line, advocates can provide information on safe shelter, local resources, and much more. Please call us if you have any questions or just need someone to listen. Our advocates are trained to support survivors, their family members, community partners, and community members!
- In-Person Services
Downtown Salem Office
605 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
No appointment necessary.
Woodburn Office
By appointment only. Please call 503-399-7722 to schedule- Emergency Shelter
The Center for Hope & Safety provides emergency shelter to survivors and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. To learn more about our shelter option please see the Emergency Shelter page.
For shelter inquiries please call 503-399-7722 to connect with an advocate.
- Support Group
CHS offers free, drop-in Domestic Violence Support Group in both English and Spanish. Materials will be provided. We ask that childcare arrangements are made in advance as childcare is not provided.
Please call the office during business hours to receive the current group schedule. You are not alone!
- Safety Planning
Center for Hope & Safety advocates can explain options and resources to support a survivor or their loved ones in creating a safety plan. Safety planning is a personalized strategy designed to help someone experiencing abuse protect themselves and their loved ones. It involves preparing for potential danger, reducing risk, and increasing safety whether the person chooses to stay, leave, or has already left an abusive relationship.
- Housing Program
Center for Hope & Safety may provide housing support to survivors through confidential housing assessments and possible financial assistance. Please call the office during business to inquire and schedule an assessment. Visit our Housing Program page to learn more about the services offered.
- Education & Training
Center for Hope & Safety provides free training on power and control abuse dynamics and issues surrounding victimization. These trainings are designed to empower individuals with knowledge, skills, and resources to understand abuse, recognize its signs, and how to support survivors in their life, workplace, or community.
- Court Accompaniment
Court accompaniment is a support service where trained advocates accompany survivors to court proceedings related to their abuse. This can include hearings for protective orders, custody, divorce, criminal cases against the abuser, or other legal matters. Center for Hope & Safety advocates cannot give legal advice or testimony.
