Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:49:06 -0400
From: Tamsey Hill <>
Subject: Be Safe ~~ COVID-19 & Domestic Violence
*COVID-19 and Domestic Violence*
Even with the North Carolina Stay at Home order you can leave your home to access safety resources. Your safety is essential and there are resources available to help.
*Safety Tips*
Have a plan before the crisis.
Know what public places are open in your area.
Use a work reason or essential errand to leave the home, if needed (ex: grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions).
Pay attention to your abuser’s daily routine.
Be aware of your surroundings.
If an argument begins to escalate while at home, try to move into the bedroom or living room.
Avoid wearing items around neck that can potentially be used to strangle you.
Check – in daily with a neighbor or family member that you trust. Develop a code word or signal when you need help.
Gather essential items that you may need if you have to leave your home quickly (ex: carry your ID, extra set of keys, any credit cards, etc.).
www.thehotline.org
www.thehotline.org/help/path-to-safety/
nccadv.org/get-help
www.myplanapp.org (A great app to use!)
www.thevigor.org/vigor-safety-planning-tool
www.smart911.com
*If you are in immediate danger, call 911*
*Chatham County 24/7 HelpLine (919) 545-STOP(7867)
A Community Partnership
Second Bloom of Chatham
Chatham Family Violence Prevention Services
*Additional Resources: *
*Mental Health Crisis Line* **ASK (star star 275)
Cardinal Innovations will respond in person within seconds to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Licensed clinicians can help connect callers to services and supports that meet their immediate needs.
*Meals for Your Child* Text “FOODNC” To 877-877
Text FOODNC to 877-877. After you enter your address, you will get a text back with the location and serving times of nearby sites offering free meals for children ages 18 and younger. Sites are set up across NC
*Tamsey Hill*
*Program Director*
*Second Bloom of Chatham*
*919-545-0055*