Branch House Family Center (The Family Justice Center of Sullivan County)

Branch House Mission: Branch House Family Center advocates for and empowers survivors of abuse through unified community engagement, education, and collaboration. Branch House Vision: A community where everyone is safe at home. Branch House Values: Support: Providing safety, self-reliance, and opportunity Advocacy: Zero tolerance toward all forms of interpersonal violence Partnership: Leveraging available community resources for shared success Collaboration: All services available under one roof

Branch House Family Center is a collaborative community advocacy center that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault begin the healing process from a position of safety and support. Branch House coordinates free services for survivors and provides assistance for meeting immediate and long-term needs, including medical and legal assistance. On-site services include representatives from local agencies that have been specially trained to provide assistance to people who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. and include of the law enforcement community, legal counselors, and advocates. Staff can also provide information about other community resources such as child protective services, shelters, and public assistance programs.