VICTIMS SERVICES OF CULLMAN INC

Long-term housing for women and accompanying children who require additional time, resources, and support as they pursue affordable housing, employment, childcare, and other essentials to their stability and independence.

24 week program using group discussion and video to help perpetrators of domestic violence accept responsibility for their actions, learn coping mechanisms for stress and anger, and to alleviate domestic violence behaviors. For more information: [email protected]

Victim advocates respond offering support, information, referrals, and emergency assistance to people in crisis. 256-734-6100

Spanish interpreter is available 24 hrs. to respond to calls and texts for crisis response, information, and referrals. 256-708-4769
Los defensores de víctimas certificados responden a la línea de ayuda 24/7 que ofrece apoyo, información, referencias y asistencia de emergencia a personas en crisis.
Llame al 256-734-6100 (inglés)
Llamada o texto 256-708-4769 (español)

We are committed to helping victims and the significant people in their lives better understand the trauma which they have experienced, and find the tools to cope and move forward with healing. Recognizing that the experience of trauma affects a person’s sense of safety and well-being, our counseling services support and empower primary and secondary victims to cope and regain control over their lives. Clients have the option of individual or group sessions. Services are offered in Cullman County and Winston County. For an appt. call 256-775-2600 or email [email protected]

Provides support to children who have experienced trauma or are in transition due to domestic violence. Services include working with the parent and child to create individualized goals, age-specific support groups for PreK-Teens, therapeutic play and emotionally supportive activities designed to increase resiliency and improve social skills and self esteem. In addition, Parenting Classes are available to teach parents how to help their child cope and promote non-violent discipline techniques. For more information, email [email protected]

Legal Advocacy: A Victim Advocate is available to attend court hearings with clients to inform them about the process, provide support, and help them process the outcome of the hearing, accompaniment for legal interviews and DHR meetings upon request and assists with protection orders, Crime Victim's Compensation, safety planning, and housing assistance applications.
Email [email protected]

Medical Advocacy: Accessible through the 24/7 HELPline, trained advocates are available to help schedule forensic exams for survivors of sexual assault or strangulation, and provide in-person support during the exam. The Victim Advocate will provide information about ongoing services that are available following the exam, including counseling, safety planning, and court accompaniment.

Our goal is to address the root causes and reduce the risk of violence through community education and the provision of information and safety tools to vulnerable groups. Our Outreach and Education presentation topics include domestic violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, dating violence, and crisis and recovery services. Prevention programs are designed to increase bystander awareness and promote safety of all women, men and children. To schedule a presentation or speaker, contact [email protected] For tabling requests or resources for distribution, contact [email protected]