Southeastern Family Violence Center

Southeastern Family Violence Center Southeastern Family Violence Center has been helping individuals and families on their journey towards a more peaceful life since 1981.

We believe in each person’s right to self-determination, safety, and a life free from violence. Confidential 24-Hour Crisis Line
We are available to talk anytime for support and to explore options. Call 739-8622 or 1-800-742-7794 to talk or to access shelter. Safe Shelter
We provide a safe haven for women and children available 24-hours (we can assist men and teenage boys). The shelter is a warm home-like environment. Whether you need just a couple days, weeks or longer we are available as a safe alternative to violence and abuse. A typical stay is up to 90 days. During a stay we can assist you with safety planning, locating safe housing, employment, health care, children’s services and identifying other resources. Crisis Intervention
We are available 24/hrs for one-on-one time to discuss feelings, options and planning - 910-739-8622

Court Advocacy
Seeking help from law enforcement or the court system can be a hard step to take. We can accompany you when going to court and provide assistance with obtaining a domestic violence protection order. We have worked with law enforcement and the Courts on behalf of survivors of violence for over 20 years. We can help you understand the process and what your options are. Support Groups
We provide a safe space for you to share experiences and feelings with others who have similar experiences. Please contact us for more info or to sign up. Children’s Program
Often children who have experienced family violence need additional help to recover from the affects of abuse. SFVC provides support for children through one-on-one and group time. Information & Referral
We work with many groups in the community to connect with resources

Community Dialogues
We travel in our community to discuss intimate partner/family violence with any interested group. We can tailor a presentation or training to meet your group’s interests/needs. Please contact us to schedule. Displaced Homemaker Services
The New Choices Program empowers displaced homemakers by providing services that build skills and confidence to achieve economic self-sufficiency through education and employment. Financial assistance may also be available to help you pay for books, tuition, transportation, uniforms or childcare.

09/02/2025
Did you know that some abusers insist on their partner getting a tattoo of their name, symbolizing control and possessio...
08/19/2025

Did you know that some abusers insist on their partner getting a tattoo of their name, symbolizing control and possession?

Survivor reaches out to DomesticShelters.org for help covering a tattoo an abusive partner forced on her.

**FREE**We have 5 automatic paper towel dispensers and 6 hand soap/hand sanitizer dispensers available. We would love to...
08/14/2025

**FREE**
We have 5 automatic paper towel dispensers and 6 hand soap/hand sanitizer dispensers available. We would love to donate these items to another organization that may need them!

Utility Assistance available tomorrow.!!
05/05/2025

Utility Assistance available tomorrow.!!

Watch your children and young ladies. Human trafficking is real. NC IS ranked No. 10 in the nation for cases reported to...
02/28/2025

Watch your children and young ladies. Human trafficking is real. NC IS ranked No. 10 in the nation for cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2023. The hotline identified 235 human trafficking cases in North Carolina. Imagine those that aren’t reported. Be careful. If you see something, say something.

02/28/2025

On February 26, 2025, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were requested by the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a child abduction case. The 15-year-old juvenile from Spring Lake, NC, was abducted in the early morning of February 25, 2025, and quickly reported missing by her family. As a result, an Amber Alert was issued.

CAT agents gathered information indicating that the victim had been transported to Kitty Hawk, NC, and Virginia Beach, VA, by two suspects. Working in collaboration with the Kitty Hawk Police Department, the Dare County Sheriff's Office, the Currituck County Sheriff's Office, members of CAT, and the FBI, successfully located and safely recovered the abducted juvenile at a residence in Kitty Hawk, NC.

31-year-old Elihue Martin Mahler of Virginia Beach, VA, and 23-year-old Austyn Lee Cole of Kitty Hawk, NC, were arrested without incident. Both are charged with:

-felony human trafficking of a child victim
-felony kidnapping
-felony conspiracy to kidnap
-felony conspiracy, human trafficking

Both men are currently being housed in the Harnett County Jail and are awaiting their first court appearance tomorrow morning. This case is currently under further investigation by the SBI, FBI, and the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Updates regarding this case will be provided on our social media platforms, through press releases, or on our website at www.ncsbi.gov.

.charlotte FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation North Carolina Department of Public Safety NC Department of Justice and Attorney General's Office
Governor Josh Stein Currituck County Sheriff's Office
Dare County Sheriff's Office

02/04/2025

Notice: eCourts System Implementation at Robeson County Courthouse

We want to keep you informed about recent changes in the court system. Starting this week, the Robeson County Courthouse has transitioned to the eCourts system. As a result, Domestic Violence Protection Orders (50Bs) will now be submitted electronically instead of being kept in paper files.

This change will not affect court proceedings. Temporary Ex Parte hearings will still take place at 2:00 pm.

Our agency will continue assisting individuals who need help filing DVPOs through the new eCourts system.

Hours of assistance for filing 50Bs:
📅 Monday – Friday
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Address

1407 East 5th Street
Lumberton, NC
28358

Telephone

+19107398622

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Southeastern Family Violence Center was has been pursuing peace in Robeson County since 1981. The organization was started by a small group of citizens who answered a 24-hour crisis telephone line and offered shelter in hotels. Over 39 years of service and helping thousands of victims, a victim service agency operating 24/7, with a 22 bed shelter. We are the only domestic violence shelter and services organization in all of Robeson County serving male and female victims.

The organizations shelter provides over 6,900 bed nights annually for homeless victims of domestic violence and serves approximately 2,000 individuals annually in all programs. We believe in each person’s right to self-determination, safety, and a life free from violence, utilizing an empowerment model of service delivery. The agency is guided by four core principles: Respect: We practice compassionate treatment of others without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, income, sexual orientation, marital status, politics or religion. We believe in the inherent worth of all people and in honest, open communication, Empowerment: We stand for an environment where individuals can make decisions and move forward with their lives – free from bias, coercion, and fear, Accessibility: We are committed to overcoming any cultural, geographic or other barriers to share our expertise and extend our services into every corner of the community, Safety: We uphold the right of all individuals to be free from harm and enjoy relationships based on fairness and trust.

Our services include:

Confidential 24-Hour Crisis Line: We provide support anytime to talk and to explore options. Please call us at 910-739-8622.