The Fact is ….
1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men and 1 in 2 members of the transgender community in San Mateo County will experience intimate partner abuse.
That doesn’t mean they’ll just have a rough day. It means they will be trapped in a recurring nightmare of power and control. They will endure a basic human rights violation. They will be manipulated and harmed by those who are supposed to love them.
The fact is, there are a lot of myths about intimate partner abuse.
MYTH: “You should only call a crisis hotline if you are leaving an abusive relationship.”
FACT: You can call our crisis hotline to get information, referrals or begin safety planning. You don’t have to leave to start getting help.
MYTH: “You can just ‘get over’ abuse.”
FACT: Healing looks different from one person to the next. Our counselors help survivors along their personal healing journey.
MYTH: “A restraining order is all you need if you’re experiencing intimate partner abuse.”
FACT: Restraining orders are a great tool, but they alone will not keep you safe. There’s more and we can help.
The fact is, your donations make help possible.
The fact is, because of your generosity those in need have somewhere to turn.
The fact is, giving transforms a life.
The fact is, it can’t be done without you.
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