Have you experienced domestic violence and are overwhelmed by the process of getting assistance?
Family Services partners with other agencies to give you access to a comprehensive set of services in one centralized location.
Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center of Forsyth County is a “one-stop-shop” of key service providers — law enforcement, victim advocates, legal advocates, and social services — to minimize the stress and trauma that individuals often face as they navigate through the court system.
725 Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
8 am—5 pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: 336.776.3255
Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center of Forsyth County Services
Located on-site at Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center of Forsyth County, Family Services provides assistance with risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and referrals for these additional services:
- legal assistance
- protective orders
- advocacy
- referrals for counseling
- shelter and other services
- information from law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office concerning your court case
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Partners
- Family Services
- District Attorney’s Office
- Clerk of Court
- Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office
- Legal Aid of North Carolina
- Winston-Salem Police Department
- NC Department of Community Corrections
- Winston-Salem State University Center for Community Safety
For brief crisis intervention counseling or support groups, contact Family Services Safe Relationships Division at the main office, 336.722.8173.
For eight years I was in a violent relationship but I kept the violence hidden from family, friends and coworkers.
There were many nights I had to flee my home with my children, sometimes with no coats and shoes in the wintertime. Sometimes I wasn’t able to escape before the violence started. I was severely assaulted and tortured for over an hour in my own home. He strangled me until I was unconscious. When I regained consciousness, he was loading a gun but I managed to escape.
When I went to the Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center of Forsyth County, I met a group of people that changed my life and my children’s lives. It was a very traumatic time and they helped me pull together resources that I didn’t even know existed. Having resources and support in one location was critical for me. Just knowing I had that much support gave me the courage to finally get out of the relationship.
- I was offered a safe place to stay
- They helped me file the paperwork to request a domestic violence protective order
- They referred me to Legal Aid, which represented me in court to obtain the protective order
- They took photos of my injuries that were used in the criminal case
- My children and I were referred to a Family Services therapist
- The District Attorney’s office was very helpful and stayed in contact with me throughout the entire process of the criminal case
