Ongoing Support for Survivors
Escaping immediate danger is only the first step. AWARE, Inc. offers a complete network of free, confidential services to help survivors rebuild, recover, and seek justice—no matter when the abuse happened. Our advocates, counselors, and peer mentors are here for you at every stage, addressing the legal, emotional, and practical challenges you face.
Legal Advocacy
Protection and Guidance Every Step of the Way
Get help with restraining orders, legal rights, and navigating the court system. Our legal advocates work alongside you to secure protection, connect you to attorneys if needed, and ensure your rights are upheld.
Court Accompaniment
Personal Support When It Matters Most
You never have to face court alone. Our advocates provide calm, reassuring presence during hearings—helping with paperwork, explaining the process, and supporting you in front of a judge or when seeing your abuser in court.
Counseling & Support Groups
Heal and Find Strength
Trauma-informed counseling is available to all survivors and their loved ones, whether abuse was recent or in the past. Join individual sessions, group therapy, or specialized support groups to process trauma and regain emotional strength at your pace.
Peer Support
Connect with Others Who Understand
Meet one-on-one or in small groups with fellow survivors who’ve walked a similar path. Peer mentors share encouragement, hope, and real-world advice, so you never feel alone in your healing.
Holistic, Barrier-Free Support
You Deserve Help Without Hurdles
AWARE’s services cover mind, body, and spirit—making healing possible at every level. There are no fees, no income or insurance requirements, and no paperwork barriers. If you’ve experienced abuse, you are entitled to support here, whether or not you used our emergency shelter.
Many survivors report feeling stronger, safer, and more confident after connecting with AWARE—because you focus on healing, and we handle the rest.
Start Your Next Chapter
Our team stays with you beyond the crisis, offering help with everything from legal protections to emotional recovery and practical needs. Support doesn’t end when the immediate threat is gone. If you’re overwhelmed, know that healing happens here, together.