BARCC is returning shame to the sender
For too long, survivors of sexual violence have been forced to carry a stigma that never belonged to them. Our mission is to provide the advocacy, counseling, and legal support necessary to ensure no one in our community has to carry that burden alone. We believe that by providing a safe place for healing, we help survivors shift that shame back to those who earned it.
Just as healing is a collaborative process, so is the fuel that keeps our doors open. We know that while the challenges we face are massive, they are met by the steady, collective heartbeat of our supporters. Every contribution, no matter the size, joins a larger tide of resources that sustains survivors through their darkest hours.
Education & Prevention
Our Promise to You
Personalized Care
Our dedicated team provides personalized support to every survivor, ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
Confidentiality
We prioritize confidentiality and respect the privacy of every individual who seeks our support.
Barrier-Free Access
We work tirelessly to eliminate barriers that might prevent survivors from accessing our services, ensuring that help is always within reach.
Personalized Care for Survivors
Immediate Response Services
Our highly trained and supervised volunteer counselors and staff are available to support survivors of sexual violence, their families and friends, and providers. You can reach the hotline by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 or web chat 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. every day for immediate support. You may also call the hotline to request a BARCC medical advocate at local hospitals.
Counseling
Our clinical team provides short-term individual, couples, family, and group counseling with licensed clinicians and trained counselors for survivors of sexual violence and their families and friends. We work with survivors and their loved ones to find their strengths, to understand the impact of trauma on their lives, to build and use coping skills, and to explore ways to heal and thrive.
Legal Advocacy
Our legal advocacy team helps survivors understand their legal rights and options in the aftermath of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and other forms of sexual violence. We assist survivors as they navigate the civil and criminal legal systems, including educational remedies, advocating for survivors’ privacy and safety in every aspect of their life. If survivors need representation, we can help you find an appropriate resource.
Case Management
We work directly with survivors and significant others to assist with their immediate and long-term health, housing, financial, and safety needs. This includes providing information and comprehensive support to survivors in accessing health insurance, housing funds, emergency shelter, affordable housing, victim compensation, public benefits, and more.
