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Safe+Sound Somerset

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse Services Available - 24/7 Call or Text Helpline at 866-685-1122

At Safe+Sound Somerset, helping survivors find hope is at the core of our work. We exist so that survivors of domestic abuse or sexual violence never feel alone, and know that compassionate professional help is only a phone call or text away. Survivor advocates answer our call and text line 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – 365 days a year at 866-685-1122. Our helpline is the gateway to survivor ce

ntered services that can provide safety, hope and healing from the trauma of abuse and violence. Whether it’s a need for emergency safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy or education on healthy relationships, our services are available to everyone, regardless of income status, cultural or ethnic background, language spoken, gender identity or sexual orientation. All services are confidential and available at no cost. Adults and children who have experienced domestic or sexual assault and/or abuse have access to Safe+Sound Somerset’s high quality, trauma-informed intervention services that have been available to survivors in Somerset County for more than 40 years. Safe+Sound Somerset’s services are CONFIDENTIAL and offered at NO CHARGE.

05/03/2026

For too long, we’ve been taught that silence is the "polite" thing to do. That being agreeable is the key to fitting in. But here’s the truth: silence is not kind, it can mean we are complicit. It can mean we are enabling people to continue their behavior.

We’ve all been there, holding back our thoughts, biting our tongues, wearing masks just to keep the peace. We’ve been conditioned to believe that our voices, our feelings, our truths aren’t enough to make waves. But guess what? Our silence is louder than we think. Everyone deserves to hear our voice, our thoughts matter, and it’s time we let our voices roar. 🔥

We are done pretending that everything is okay when it’s not. If something feels wrong, it is. Trust that instinct. And if you feel alone in that moment? Find someone who gets it. Link arms. Stand together. Lift each other up. Because when we speak as one, we are unstoppable.

We don’t have to go quietly into defeat. We go loud, we go proud, and we go together.

05/02/2026

Thank you to Partnership for Public Service for highlighting us in their new tool - The Cost to Your Community. This tool allows you to see how federal funding cuts impact your local neighborhoods. Check out the link here: https://bit.ly/4endDGw to see their story about Safe+Sound Somerset.

04/30/2026

This is your last chance, and time is running out! Support survivors this Sexual Violence Awareness Month with a donation to our spring appeal or a purchase of one of our awesome merch items.

Appeal: https://bit.ly/4cJur9s

Merch: https://bit.ly/3OXxEcj

04/29/2026

Every Spring and Fall, Safe+Sound Somerset Hosts a Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Meeting (DVLO) with Law Enforcement and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office - which includes the Special Victims Unit, FNE Nurse Coordinator, Victims Witness, and State Police Barracks of Somerville.

Our Legal Advocacy Team, including Ana Campos, Delando McWilliams, and Bette Chaves, presented about what they do at court and also went over some procedural items in the meeting. Our CEO Michele Boronkas also presented.

Thank you to John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor, and the rest of the team at the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office for continuing to collaborate with us to support survivors.

04/29/2026

So grateful for the incredible volunteers who give their time, heart, and energy to Safe+Sound Somerset. This volunteer appreciation reception was a small way to say a big thank you for all you do to support survivors in our community. We truly couldn’t do this work without you! Additionally, we'd like to thank Shanel Robinson, Somerset County Commissioner Director for showing her gratitude for volunteers and commitment to survivors in Somerset County.

04/28/2026

Meet Our New Board Members, Nancy Coelho, Jessica Fernandez, Mariya Gonor, and Cheri Holmes! We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of leaders to the Safe+Sound Somerset Board of Trustees. Each brings unique experience, passion, and dedication to our mission of preventing abuse and supporting healing in our community.

Swipe through to meet them all and read their bios, and help us give them all a big welcome!

Learn more about our work at www.safe-sound.org

04/27/2026

Our SART and NFSSRT teams are a part of a multi-disciplinary team that respond to sexual assault or strangulation incidents. Safe+Sound Somerset advocate volunteers are on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to support survivors at RWJUH located in Somerville, with emotional support, safety planning, and information about Safe+Sound Somerset Services. These volunteers are crucial part of our team and consistently show up for survivors, and we appreciate them immensly.

04/27/2026

The work to support survivors and prevent sexual violence doesn’t end in April.

While Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming to a close, our movement continues, and we hope you’ll advocate for a safer, more equitable New Jersey alongside us all year long.

Wondering how you can continue to be a changemaker? Swipe through this post for some ideas!

New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault

04/26/2026

Here’s a little reminder: you can be compassionate and still have boundaries. One is your heart, the other is your front door. You can let people in without letting everyone in.

Think of it like this: your heart is a cozy living room. Boundaries are the doors and locks. You can keep it warm and welcoming without letting strangers rearrange your furniture.

You don’t have to say yes to everything to prove you care. Soft heart, solid limits. Care, but don’t carry. Listen, but don’t absorb everything. Being understanding doesn’t mean being unlimited.

Your empathy is precious. Treat it like it is. Boundaries aren’t cold, they’re how your kindness stays sustainable.

So today, pour your coffee, put on your favorite playlist, and remember: you can be open-hearted and still have a little “do not disturb” sign on your door.

04/25/2026

Huge thanks to our Outreach & Community Action Team volunteers! Our Outreach & Community Action Team Volunteers are the bridge between Safe+Sound Somerset and our community. By showing up at events, leading education sessions, and leveraging their skills and networks, they raise awareness, build a community centered on choice and consent, and help survivors know where to turn for support.

04/23/2026

This April, we need your help.

Safe+Sound Somerset has set a goal to raise $10,000 this Sexual Assault Awareness Month to support survivors right here in Somerset County.

Watch our spring video below. Share it with someone who cares. And if you're able, make a gift before April 30. Every dollar brings us one step closer.

Here's what your gift does:
$50 → legal advocacy for a survivor
$100 → a prevention workshop in local schools
$250 → one full day of 24-hour crisis hotline coverage

You don't have to give to make a difference. Sharing this post helps us reach more people and move closer to our goal.

Click here to give: https://bit.ly/4tdHzc0https://bit.ly/4tdHzc0

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PO Box 835
Somerville, NJ
08876

Telephone

+18666851122

Website

http://linktr.ee/safeandsoundsomerset

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