Legal Name: Bright Horizons Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Mailing Address: PO Box 1904, Norfolk, NE 68702

Physical Address: 305 N. 4th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701

Email: brighthorizons@telebeep.com

Phone: 402-379-2026

Fax: 402-379-2626

Director: Linda Olson

Website: http://brighthorizonsne.org

Mission:  Bright Horizons is dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, education, social action and support services.

What We Do:  Bright Horizons serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.  We offer services 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.  All of our services are confidential and free of charge.  We have a business office and shelter in Norfolk and an office and shelter in O’Neill.  We offer individual advocacy; support groups for adults and children; safe and confidential shelter; assistance with protection orders; and criminal justice and legal advocacy.  We also offer community education on the issues of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, bullying prevention and healthy relationships.

Area Served:  Bright Horizons serves seven counties in northeastern Nebraska: Antelope, Boyd, Holt, Knox, Madison, Pierce, and Stanton.

Number of Staff: 12

Number of Regular Volunteers: 25

Year Established: 1977

How We Are Governed: 8-15 Board Members represent our entire service area.  These members are elected to 3 year terms.