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CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by intimate partner abuse. From counseling, to emergency housing, to legal assistance, our services are designed to provide safety, support, and healing. We honor each survivor’s unique needs in their journey to overcome abuse. As the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by domestic violence, CORA has been providing free and confidential intervention and prevention services for four decades. From counseling, to emergency housing, to legal assistance, our services are designed to provide safety, support, and healing. We strive to create a community where intimate partners are treated with respect, compassion and integrity, and where any form of relationship abuse is not tolerated. By initiating an informed public dialogue around the issue of intimate partner abuse - be it physical, emotional, financial, sexual or spiritual - we are addressing and preventing it, now and for generations to come.

Sarah’s Inn is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our services and initiatives focus on ending relationship violence through domestic violence crisis intervention, community education, and violence prevention programs for youth. Founded in 1980 by Oak Park residents, Sarah’s Inn works throughout the socioeconomically diverse region of Chicago’s West Side neighborhoods and Western suburbs. We believe in hopeful futures for survivors of domestic violence through the strength that comes from a networked and supportive community. The vision of Sarah’s Inn is to be a nationally recognized leader for community-based solutions that will end relationship violence. Sarah’s Inn provides comprehensive services for families affected by domestic violence so that they get the support they need to find safety, rebuild their lives, and heal. Our legal support services help ensure that survivors of domestic violence receive equal rights and protection under the law. Sarah’s Inn is a community leader in educating children and adolescents about how to cultivate healthy relationships to prevent future violence from occurring. Working in partnership with local stakeholders, we run education and training programs to promote an appropriate community response to violence.

Between Friends is a non-profit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. We address domestic violence as a community issue, offering extensive prevention and education trainings, as well as crisis intervention services to help clients rebuild their lives and consider healthier, safer options. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-603-HELP.