Compassionate support for survivors of Sexual Violence
We are here for you.
IMPORTANT: If you have been sexually assaulted, and if possible, do not bathe, shower, change clothes, eat, drink, use mouthwash or brush your teeth, or use the restroom. Doing so could destroy or damage valuable evidence. If you have, we can still help you. Please call us.
Sexual assault is a crime that occurs when an assailant forces sexual contact upon a person without their consent or on a person who is incapable of providing consent, either due to their age or physical or mental incapacity.
If you or someone close to you is raped, sexually assaulted, stalked, or experiencing sexual harassment, please call our HELPline at 256-716-1000
Crisis Services’ Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is available to provide crisis counseling, emotional support, medical advocacy at the time of the forensic exam and court advocacy. We provide a Sexual Assault Support Group once a week for adult survivors of any gender.
If you are interested in learning more about our sexual assault services contact our HELPline at 256-716-1000 and ask to speak to a Sexual Assault Response Advocate.
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Advocates respond to concerns about sexual assault:
Whether it is recent or in the past
If the person wishes to prosecute or not
If the person seeking help is the victim, a family member, or someone close to the victim
Our advocate will be there for you at the time you make your police report and undergo the rape exam
With your consent, our advocate will speak with any family member or friend accompanying you and help them to understand some of the ways this experience may affect you.
Our advocate will provide you with an information packet to answer many questions you may have about the legal process, medical issues, and your feelings after a sexual assault.
Our Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will be available to meet with you and/or your family or persons close to you to discuss your concerns.