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Resources for Victims

This mailer from the Salvation Army provided a great reminder of how important it is to have resources available for those who are suffering. Are you a victim of sexual assault? Contact us for help!

Domestic violence has become a pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine cited a 27% increase in domestic violence calls to the Jefferson County, AL Sherrif’s office in March 2020 compared to March 2019! Are you a…

In a Dangerous Situation?

If you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation, Apple’s iPhone has a feature that allows you to discreetly make an emergency call while sharing your personal location. After the call ends, the iPhone will also ping your emergency contacts…

GRACE Group Registration Open!

Registration is open for the fall semester GRACE Group! Send us a message through the “contact us” page, GRACE Ministries Facebook page, or register through Church of the Highlands at If you are not local and would like to…

Ask for Angela

The UK launched an initiative in 2016 to prevent sexual assault. The initiative involved placing posters in strategic locations like restrooms notifying patrons that they can ask a staff member for “Angela.” The name functions as a code word indicating…

The Violence At Home Signal for Help

During the pandemic, there has been a worldwide rise in domestic violence as people are sheltering in place. A gesture has been created to alert others that someone needs help. If you see this gesture, call 911 and report it.…