The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire, Inc.

The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire is 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to providing opportunities for voluntary and court-mandated mediation of disputes where disputing parties can seek alternatives to litigation. Through the process of mediation, parties are given the opportunity to come together and seek a mutual agreement that helps solve the dispute.

Our Center also offers several training opportunities and classes for the Savannah Community in the following areas:

Civil/Domestic Mediation Training

Why do our volunteer mediators love their job? Because they work with ordinary people who step up and work hard in good faith to resolve their disputes! Mediators enjoy the privilege of helping people work out their problems in a positive and productive way. Mediators get to see the end of the story where ordinary people make extraordinary efforts. To learn more visit: https://mediationsavannah.com/training/

Peer Mediation Training

Our Peer Mediation Program utilizes our greatest sustainable asset…our young people! We train 4^th – 12th-grade students in Savannah-area schools (public and private) to mediate disputes between other students to reduce the number of fights and consequences – such as suspensions and expulsions – which threaten the peace of our schools and the future of our students. To learn more about our Peer Mediation Training or to find out more regarding additional youth programs we provide visit: https://mediationsavannah.com/youth-programs/

Restorative Conferencing

Restorative Conferencing brings people together by providing space to discuss harm. Together, participants discuss the incident, share their feelings and experiences, and work together to create a community with a greater sense of connection, accountability, empathy, and an inclusive path forward. Complete the application below to state your interest in volunteering with our Center and attending the next training session.   To request a restorative conferencing session or to learn more about training to become a volunteer facilitator visit:   https://mediationsavannah.com/training/restorativeconferencing/

Co-parenting Class

Did you know that the #1 cause of harm to children is the unmanaged conflict between parents? Our Transitional Parenting, Legitimation in Georgia: Co-parenting for Fathers, and Children 1st classes are where parents who will be living in two separate houses learn how to co-parent effectively and cooperatively. Attendees learn how to raise healthy and secure children with separated parents. To find out more about our co-parenting classes and how we help families with safe and healthy separation visit:       https://mediationsavannah.com/classes/

Family Law Resource Center

Our FLRC program provides education and assistance in navigating the legal processes for family law matters, such as divorce, modifications, contempt, answers, and adult name changes. To learn more about FLRC visit: FLRC Information Page

Our Values & History

Visionary | Collaboration |Inclusive | Integrity | Teamwork | Accountability

The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 1986 to serve our community. Starting in 1986 as the Neighbor to Neighbor Mediation Center, we provided free and low-cost mediation services in Savannah, Georgia.  In 2001, our organization became a United Way agency. Helping to expand our programming to meet the needs of the community. Needs that include safety, healthy communication, connection, and access to justice by reducing the burden of litigation (time and expense) on the local court system. To learn more about our support of children and families in the Coastal Empire, please check out our  Youth Programs and Family Law Resource Center.

Community support has provided opportunities for our team to share knowledge and build the capacity of community members with the skills to lead processes, thereby exercising self-determination in resolving conflict. Our Center has worked hard to build relationships with community members, organizations, and institutions. Since 2007, our Center has partnered with and supported a variety of local organizations and institutions including;  Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC), Park Place Outreach, Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), The Front Porch: A Multi-Agency Resource Center, Greenbriar Children’s Center, Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS), Step Up Savannah, and Juvenile Court. These institutions supply a variety of services and programs that better the lives of community members, and partner with our Center to collaborate in finding creative ways to resolve conflict, identify needs, and connect families with resources.

Vision

The vision of our Center is to be the trusted nonprofit providing premier conflict resolution services and programs to the Coastal Empire.  

Mission

Our mission is to harness the power of qualified volunteers. Providing processes for citizens to proactively manage conflict creating alternatives to litigation and increasing access to justice.