The Rape Crisis Line can provide you with support, information, and crisis intervention. If you decide to have a medical exam following a sexual assault, advocates can accompany you to the hospital and stay with you throughout the procedure. Advocates can also go with you to meet with law enforcement officials, the County Attorney, and other personnel throughout the legal process. The Rape Crisis Line is designed to provide you with immediate emergency support. It is not a substitute for individual counseling or therapy.
Many survivors find it helpful to work individually with a staff rape crisis counselor.
Our rape crisis couselors have been trained in dealing with all aspects of sexual abuse, its impact , and the recovery process. We are peer counselors who can give you support and help you to identify issues, options, and resources on a short-term basis. It is important to remember that you are reacting to a life- threatening emotional trauma. Your reactions, however, do not need to be permanent. Our framework involves re-examining the event and the feelings associated with it.