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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the Sullivan County. It can happen in any community and victims can be…
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Branch House will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We recognize that violence does not adhere to a schedule, and that is why help is still available through our 24/7 Helpline: (423) 574-7233 and through the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. If you are…
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Branch House will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Help is still available through our 24/7 Helpline: (423) 574-7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 If you are in an emergency situation or in imminent danger, please call 911! You are not alone. We, and our partners, are here…
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On behalf of Branch House, victims/survivors, our partner agencies, and the community as a whole, we extend our gratitude to 100+ Tri-Cities Women Who Care for their generous support to all those who need healing from interpersonal violence.  Branch House, which opened its doors in 2018, is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential…
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The public is proudly invited to attend the Annual Service & Protection Awards, hosted by Branch House – Sullivan County Family Justice Center and the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, on October 30, 2020, at 10 a.m.  The event will take place in the 2nd floor courtroom at the Blountville Justice Center located at…
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Branch House loves a good support group, and we are dedicated to providing the very best services to our clients. That’s why we want to know what you think! Please take a moment to answer our short survey about the different types of support groups you would be interested in attending or would like to…
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to show support and speak out about interpersonal violence. The color purple signifies domestic violence consciousness and a dedication to break the cycle of abuse; therefore, we at Branch House urge everyone to show encouragement by adorning their lives with the color purple, from wearing purple…
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March 12, 2020 Branch House Sullivan County Family Justice Center is currently expanding services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims through a partnership with Ballad Health. Dawn Smith, a registered nurse with Ballad Health, is our new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and can perform on site forensic examinations. Dawn is a graduate of…
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Yee Haw Yoga is a Community Program and Downtown Business Partnership.It began in the Summer of 2016 at the Founders Park Amphitheater and has grown into the identity of “Partners for a Cause.” The event includes a donation yoga class each Wednesday and a free 1/2 pint at Yee Haw Taproom for attendees following the class.…
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September 23, 2020 Branch House is currently seeking safe, loving, temporary foster homes for pets of domestic violence victims. Studies show that many victims of domestic violence delay leaving their situation out of concern for their pet(s). Many fear that their abuser will harm or kill the animal(s) as revenge for their departure. However, not…
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