Bridges of Williamson County
615-599-5777
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P.O. Box 1592
Franklin, TN 37065
Organization Details

Programs

Description
Shelter clients can bring their pets with them to shelter
Beneficiaries
Victims
Animals
Program Areas Served
In-Shelter Clients
Budget
$45,000.00
Description
Pre & Post violence advocacy and support including referrals, crisis counseling, provision of food, clothing and household items and other emergency assistance. Services also provided in Spanish
Beneficiaries
Victims
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$40,000.00
Description
Advocacy on behalf of any individual in the court system for domestic violence. The Advocate works with an individual from the beginning of the case through court appearances and follow-up several months afterwards. Last year we provided 2247 hours of court advocacy.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Work with Franklin Police to begin work at scene of assault by working with the victim to make informed decisions and keeping kids occupied. One of only 3 programs in state to begin work with victims at the scene of the crime.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
A court ordered and voluntary program for perpetrators to receive education based curriculum that breaks the cycle of violence, through learned alternatives to conflict resolution and power and control behaviors are identified.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Provides rental assistance, case management and advocacy for in-shelter clients for up to one year.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter for 15 women and children. Last year we provided 3316 shelter bed nights.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$42,000.00
Description
The Children's Advocate addresses needs of children in residence at shelter and provides a support group for the entire community. Last year we provided 484 group hours.
Program Areas Served
None

CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments

BRIDGES provides a complete scope of services for domestic violence victims. We go to the scene of the assault with the police department, provide shelter, case management, referrals and advocacy, outreach, prevention education, child advocacy and court advocacy. As our county grows the demand for services have increased. We have experienced a growth in the need for services from clients that speak many languages. We have contracted with Language Line to meet our multi-cultural language needs.