About New Horizons Life & Family Services

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Did You Know? 

Experiencing domestic or sexual violence can cause both immediate and long-term mental health effect. Survivors may experience stress, fear, and difficulty functioning right away. Over time, it can lead to conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, along with symptoms such as flashbacks, sadness, and emotional numbness. 

Ways to Support Your Mental Health:

• Talk to someone you trust (friend, family, advocate, counselor)
• Journal thoughts or feelings you have
• Practice deep breathing, grounding, or mindfulness exercises 
• Take breaks from triggers (people, places, social media)
• Practice self-compassion (self-care is not selfish!) 

Why it Can be Hard to Heal:

• Trauma doesn't just "go away"
• Abuse can rewire how you think and feel
• Healing takes time and support

When to Seek Help:

• If you feel overwhelmed, unsafe, or stuck
• If symptoms interfere with daily life
• If you're having feelings of harming yourself

Remember:

• You are stronger than what you've been through!
• Support is available whenever you're ready. 
• Healing does take time, but it's possible.

Important Resources:

New Horizons 24hr Crisis Line: 910-997-4840

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

April 29th, 2026, is Denim Day!

WEAR JEANS WITH A PURPOSE!

What is Denim Day?

Denim Day was established in 1999 after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction. They ruled that because the victim's jeans were tight, there must have been consent and she was not raped. The next day, women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing denim as a display of solidarity for the victim. 

What Can You Do?

People all over the world continue the tradition by wearing denim on the last Wednesday of April. On this day, we encourage you to wear denim in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and work to eliminate sexual violence and victim-blaming through awareness and education. 

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please contact our office for supportive services. 

You are not alone!

Your voice matters!

Your stories matter!

Your healing matters!

Sexual Assault 24hr Hotline

📞 1-800-273-8255

New Horizons 24hr Crisis Line

📞 910-997-4840

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 

 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we invite our community to stand together in support of survivors. One simple but powerful way to show your support is by participating in our Teal Tuesday Contest!

👕 Wear teal every Tuesday in April to raise awareness and show survivors that they are not alone.
📸 Take a photo of yourself, your friends, family, or coworkers wearing teal.
📩 Send us your photo for a chance to be entered into our drawing!

By participating, you’re helping start important conversations, spread awareness, and uplift survivors in our community. Your support matters more than you know.

Let’s come together to show compassion, strength, and unity. 💙

📅 Photo submissions accepted through April 30
🏆 Winner will be announced on May 1, 2026, on our Facebook page

Help us spread the word—wear teal, take a photo, and tag a friend to join you!

 Questions? Please call us at 910-997-4840.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 

Month takes place every April. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about sexual assault violence.

Sexual Assault Statistics:

• Every 1 minute, someone is sexually assaulted in the U.S.
• It's estimated that 423,020 people aged 12+ experience sexual assault each year in the U.S.
• 1 in 6 women has experienced attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. 
• 1 in 33 men have experienced attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. 
• 82% of underage rape victims and 90% of adult rape victims are female. 
• 10% of rape victims are male. 
• 48% of sexual assault victims were at home when the violence occurred. 
• 60% of rapes are committed by someone the victim knows. 

Sexual Assault/Abuse Can Be:

• Insults you in sexual ways or calls you explicit names
• "Cat calling"
• Reveals themselves to you inappropriately when you don't want them to
• Rape: Restrains you when you have intercourse and it's not consented
• Injures you with weapons during intercourse
• Any inappropriate touching
• Forces you to watch or make pornography 

What Should You Do If You're Sexually Assaulted?

• Get to a safe place
• Don't wash yourself off or take a shower
• Don't wash your clothes
• Reach out to a trusted person
• Call the police or medical attention 
• Reach out to your local sexual assault agency to gather more information and support 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Sexual Assault 24hr Hotline

📞 1-800-273-8255

New Horizons 24hr Crisis Line

📞 910-997-4840

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we invite our community to come together on April 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Harrington Square in Rockingham to show support for survivors and help raise awareness.

This uplifting event is centered on empowerment, healing, and self-care for sexual assault survivors. Together, we will create a supportive space where survivors are reminded that they are not alone and that our community stands with them.

Participants will enjoy a fun and energizing dance fitness session led by Onequa Crump, designed to encourage movement, connection, and positivity. Whether you come to dance, support, or simply stand in solidarity, your presence helps strengthen a community of care.

We encourage everyone in the community to attend, show support, and help spread awareness. 💙

📞 Questions? Please contact our office at 910-997-4840.

We look forward to seeing you there as we come together to uplift, empower, and support survivors.

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: 

Month takes place every February. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about teen dating violence.  

Every 11th of February, we urge you to wear orange to show your support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness. 

Teen Dating Violence Statistics:

• 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experience some form of dating abuse.
• Abuse isn’t always physical. It can be emotional, verbal, digital, or sexual. 
• Learning the signs early can help prevent long-term harm.

Red Flags of an Unhealthy Relationship

• Controlling who you talk to or      where you go
• Extreme jealousy or constant      checking of your phone/social media
• Put-downs, threats, or      humiliation
• Pressure around sex or boundaries
• Any form of physical harm

What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like

• Mutual respect and trust
• Open and honest communication
• Support for friendships and      independence
• Boundaries are respected
• You feel safe being yourself

New Horizons 24hr Crisis Line

📞 910-997-4840

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

📞 1-866-331-9474

📱 Text LOVEIS to 22522

💬 loveisrespect.org