Supporting survivors of sexual assault.
How we can help
Bridging Hope provides a wide range of services to survivors of any type of sexual abuse or assault, no matter when it occurred. Our free and confidential resources are available 24/7 to survivors ages 13 and older, and their loved ones, in Dawson, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin and White counties in Georgia.
If you or someone you know has experienced any type of sexual abuse or assault, call our 24- hour crisis line.
Education is Power
Education is a crucial piece in raising awareness and safeguarding individuals from the threat of sexual violence. Our team is passionate about empowering our community through education and awareness that provides individuals with the tools to recognize, help prevent, and respond to sexual assault.
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Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in providing support and resources that foster healing and hope for survivors of sexual assault.
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Thank you to Janie Steckenrider and Rachel Tomlinson for leading an important conversation at the Annual Hall County Domestic Violence Breakfast & Briefing! 💜
Their presentation, “What Goes Around Your Neck Can Be Deadly,” highlighted the serious and potentially life-threatening dangers of strangulation and the importance of recognizing warning signs. Continued education and collaboration are essential to strengthening our community’s response to domestic violence and supporting survivors.
Thank you to the Hall County Domestic Violence Task Force for bringing our community together to learn, connect, and make a difference.
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We 💗 seeing our community come together to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Our Advocacy Manager, Kalia Jordan, attended the Unity Project’s Pink Out event, where she shared information about Bridging Hope’s services and how we support survivors.
Kalia is pictured with Julie Goodin of Clothing for a Purpose, who oversees their clothing room, which looks amazing! We’re grateful for community partners who make a difference and help ensure individuals have access to the resources and support they need. 💗🎀
We’re proud to be part of the United Way of Forsyth & Dawson Counties’ Capacity Building Cohort! 🩵🎉 Today’s kickoff focused on strengthening and building teams, facilitated by Brenda K. Johnson of The Collaborative Training Company, LLC. We’re grateful for opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build stronger, more sustainable nonprofits together!
Together, we can change the story. Join Bridging Hope in creating a future where healing is possible and hope is always within reach. Donation link in bio! 🔗
A heartfelt thank you to United Way of Hall County for awarding Bridging Hope with financial support through their Community Impact Grants! 🎉
This investment will help us continue to expand access to specialized care, including bilingual therapy services, so more survivors can receive the support they deserve in a language they understand. This support also makes it possible for us to host a Brenau University PsyD intern, providing valuable clinical therapy experience while helping strengthen access to compassionate, specialized care for our community.
We are so grateful for United Way’s continued commitment to survivor healing and the health and well-being of our Hall County community! 🩵
Join us for the Annual Hall County Domestic Violence Breakfast & Briefing on Thursday, October 15, from 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Hosted by the Hall County Domestic Violence Task Force, this year’s briefing will feature “What Goes Around Your Neck Can Be Deadly,” an important presentation on the risks and dangers of strangulation, presented by Janie Steckenrider and Rachel Tomlinson.
📍 Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling
Gainesville Renaissance Building
106 Spring St. SW, Downtown Gainesville
☕ Free breakfast • Free parking • Open to the public
🅿️ Free parking is available in the Main Street parking deck.
No RSVP required.
Come learn, connect, and deepen your understanding of the warning signs and potentially deadly risks associated with strangulation.
We hope to see you there. 💜
🤖 Relationships in the Age of AI 💙
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it’s also changing the way we date, communicate, and navigate relationships.
Join Bridging Hope and EndTAB for a free virtual session exploring the impact of AI on dating, partnerships, breakups, and even the growing role of AI as a relationship advisor or companion. Together, we’ll consider questions of authenticity, consent, emotional connection, and healthy relationship dynamics.
📅 October 20, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
💻 Virtual | No cost
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Funding for this project is provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health through cooperative agreement NUF2CE002564 from the CDC.
💜 Power in Purple 💜
Today, the Bridging Hope team is wearing purple in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence as part of Power in Purple, a national call from @RAINN and Cornell’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Safety organization to show support for survivors.
Wearing purple is a simple way to send a powerful message: survivors are not alone. We believe you. We support you. We stand with you.
At Bridging Hope, we’re proud to stand alongside survivors every day by providing compassionate advocacy, support, and specialized services to those impacted by sexual violence.
💜 Join us in wearing purple and using your voice to support survivors.
#PowerInPurple #WearPurple #SupportSurvivors #RAINN #SexualAssaultAwareness #BridgingHope