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We are a non-profit agency dedicated to helping victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support is a non-sectarian agency, and all services are offered regardless of race, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, HIV status, marital status, age, national origin, immigration status, religion, physical, mental or emotional ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or language.
Domestic and sexual violence affects everyone in our communities. Right now it may be happening to a family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, or parishioner. It does not discriminate based on your age, gender, race, or financial status. It may be happening to you.
A group of women in the greater Nashua area founded Rape & Assault Support Services, Inc. in 1977 to respond to domestic and sexual violence in our communities. In 2002 we adopted a new name: Bridges. This name change better reflects the positive work that we do for individuals and our community.
Spanning Southern New Hampshire, we strive to make our communities a safe place to live and work. We create bridges to learning in local schools and workplaces, and bridges to healing with support groups and our confidential support line. We create bridges when we assist individuals in rebuilding their lives through our emergency shelter and community resources. You become a part of these bridges by supporting our agency and facilitating conversations with family, friends, colleagues, and peers about domestic and sexual violence.
We are committed to eliminating domestic and sexual violence and providing a safe and supportive environment for victims and survivors. You are not alone. We are here to help.
Bridges
offers support and options to individuals who need to talk, need information,
or feel alone, afraid, or hopeless.
To Eliminate domestic and sexual violence and provide a safe, empowering environment for the victims and survivors.
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Trust and Integrity
We model individual and organizational integrity and honesty. We are open, non-defensive and accountable. We have faith in the resilience and good judgment of the people we serve.
We help and encourage the people we serve to become stronger through our nonjudgmental support and out educations, advocacy, and outreach efforts. We respect them, knowing it is they who must make responsible decisions about their own lives.
- Nonviolence
We do all in our power to enhance the level of safety that can be threatened by domestic and sexual violence.
- Empathy and Service
In all of our programs and services we are focused on the people we serve, committed to providing compassionate care and understanding to all with a high degree of skill, expertise and knowledge.
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support (formerly Rape & Assault Support Services, Inc.) is a non-sectarian agency, and all services are offered regardless of race, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, HIV status, marital status, age, national origin, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical, mental or emotional ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or language.
¡P You have the right to respectful treatment.
¡P You have the right to know and understand all rules of the organization by which you must abide.
¡P You have the right to make your own decisions within the rules and policies of the organization.
¡P You have the right to have complaints concerning programs and services heard. The first step is to take the complaint to the appropriate department manager. If no resolution is reached, you have the right to address the complaint to the Executive Director. Staff can be reached at 603-889-0858.
¡P You have the right to make suggestions and provide input on all programs and services, to have the input heard, and to receive feedback on it.
¡P You have the right to have your individual information and/or records kept confidential according to NH RSA 173-C.
¡P You have the right to access your individual records.
¡P If you are over the age of 15, you have privileged communication with domestic and sexual assault advocates working with our organization. You may request a copy of RSA 173-C: 1 outlining the confidentiality law.
Non-discrimination policy top
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support (formerly Rape & Assault Support Services, Inc.) is a non-sectarian agency, and all services are offered regardless of race, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socio-economic status, medical condition, HIV status, marital status, age, national origin, immigration status, religion, physical, mental or emotional ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or language.