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Memorial Regional Health Open Heart Advocates
Mission statement

To provide quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect, dignity and independence in persons experiencing crime, violence and Trauma; Leading the struggle…

Brief description of services provided

Open Heart Advocates is a victim services organization serving primarily survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, teen dating violence, human trafficking and other crimes or traumas. OHA has a gender inclusive safehouse where survivors can stay up to 45 days as well as other short term emergency housing options. Sexual assault services include physical exams to obtain evidence, court accompaniment and counseling. Additionally, OHA provides training to communities and agencies to educate them about the crime of human trafficking. OHA can provide referrals to legal assistance, mental health counseling and other services they may not provide in-house.

Type of organization
Crisis Hotline with Resource Navigation
Forensic/SANE Exams
Mobile Unit
Safehouse Shelter
Victim Assistance
24/7 Crisis phone number:

Additional Information

Ages served
Adults, Accompanied minors
Genders served
All Genders
Specializations/Sensitive to
LGBTQ+
Language capacity
Language Line Support, English, Spanish, French
Faith-based organization
No
Insurance required?
No
Services provided if legal status is unclear

Hours of Operation

Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed