SERVICES
Second Bloom of Chatham is dedicated to providing sustainable, trauma-informed, survivor-centered services for people experiencing intimate partner and sexual violence in Chatham County, North Carolina.
All of our services are offered free of charge and are accessible to survivors of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We offer services through a trauma-informed and harm-reduction lens, which means active mental health and/or substance use experiences do not disqualify survivors from receiving support and services from us.
24/7/365 Helpline and Crisis Response
Second Bloom of Chatham offers around-the-clock crisis response, safety planning, and resource referral by phone for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence and/or assault.
24/7/365 HELPLINE: 919-545-0055
Advocacy Services
Advocates are available for in-person support and advocacy, assistance with completing and filing Domestic Violence Protective Order (50B) and No Contact Order (50C) paperwork, and case management and supportive services in our office and over the phone.
Advocates are also available to meet survivors needing support off site (by appointment/request) across Chatham County.
Our office hours at 136 West St. in Pittsboro are:
Monday through Friday
9am-5pm
In-person appointments can be scheduled same-day and walk-ins are welcome Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm.
If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner and/or sexual violence in Chatham County, call 919-545-0055 any time to speak with an advocate.
Support for Exploitation & Human Trafficking
Second Bloom of Chatham provides confidential, trauma-informed support for individuals experiencing exploitation, coercion, trafficking, or unsafe living and working conditions.
Human trafficking can happen in any community, including rural communities. It may involve force, fraud, coercion, manipulation, threats, or control. Some individuals may not identify their experience as trafficking but know that something feels unsafe, harmful, or impossible to leave.
Our advocates can provide:
Safety planning
Crisis support
Advocacy and emotional support
Resource referrals
Housing and basic needs navigation
Legal system support
Support groups and counseling referrals
Bilingual support when available
If you or someone you know needs support, call our 24/7/365 Helpline: 919-545-0055.
Additional Services
Community Outreach, Training, and Education
Second Bloom offers a variety of training, outreach, and educational services to our community, including:
Professional training for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
In-service presentations for healthcare providers, school professionals, law enforcement, mental health/addiction professionals, and other service providers
Community presentations for educational, civic, community, and religious groups/organizations and events
Tabling at community events to share information about Second Bloom services, provide education about intimate partner and sexual violence, and lend visibility to this experience in our community
Our trainings and presentations define and highlight the dynamics of intimate partner and sexual violence; the impact of these issues on individuals, children, families, and communities; ways that families, friends, community, and co-workers as well as professionals who interact with survivors can provide survivor-centered support and ways in which businesses, organizations, agencies, and civic groups can respond to intimate partner and sexual violence in our communities.
Community education presentations and trainings can be tailored to meet the educational and engagement needs of the group requesting them.
For more information on community education, please contact us at info@secondbloomofchatham.org.
Support Groups with Free childcare
EXCITING NEWS!
Second Bloom’s new support group for survivors of intimate partner violence will begin on Friday May 3rd, 2024 and will occur on Fridays at the Second Bloom office from 12:30-1:30pm.
Intake is required for attendance. Please email emma@secondbloomofchatham.org to schedule your intake, or call us at 919-545-0055 and ask for Emma.
For information about other organizations and groups offering support groups in the area, please call our office at 919-533-6864 (M-F 9am-5pm).
Second Bloom support groups offer a safe space for survivors to connect with others who have had similar experiences with abuse and assault. Survivors come to group in all stages of their journeys — from those who are unsure whether their current relationship is unhealthy or not to those who have been out of an unhealthy relationship for a long time and still long for connection with others who have “been there.”
Support groups can assist survivors in reducing feelings of isolation, disconnection, and self-blame and increase feelings of safety, belonging, and confidence.
Second Bloom support groups are led by trained advocates. Childcare is provided at no cost at all group meetings.
For more information about support groups, contact us at info@secondbloomofchatham.org.