The staff is committed to lessening the trauma of sexual assault by providing quality, compassionate care to those who have been hurt by an assault, training for those who work with assault victims and education for the community. The Center maintains a 24-hour Helpline to offer emotional support for victims of sexual assault and their loved ones. Helpline counselors have information about medical concerns, legal procedures and community resources. Throughout the recovery process, the Center offers ongoing support through counseling, support groups, a resource library, self defense classes and other activities designed to help in healing. The Center is a private non-profit agency funded by United Way, city and county governments, Tennessee Department of Human Services and Department of Health, foundation grants and private donations.
Contributions are tax deductible.
The Center depends on volunteers who are involved in every aspect of operation. Those who cannot contribute their time but who wish to support the Center can donate monetary gifts that help the Center continue to provide services free of charge. Telephone counselors have information about medical concerns, legal procedures and community resources. Volunteer and staff counselors can meet survivors and their loved ones at area hospital emergency rooms any time of the day and night following a sexual assault. The Center hosts a variety of support groups for sexual assault and abuse survivors.