Older survivors | We are here for you.

People of all ages experience sexual assault. Older survivors often face unique barriers in receiving the support that they need to heal. It may be a caretaker that is perpetrating the violence, or it may be that impaired mobility makes it difficult to leave the home. We want you to know that no matter your age, if you are survivor of sexual violence, we are here for you, and will do the best that we can to help you in your healing process. If someone you know is experiencing sexual violence, BARCC’s services are also available to you.

All of BARCC’s services are free and confidential.

• HotlineOur hotline counselors provide emotional support, referrals to services, and explanations of our services. You can reach our hotline by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 or by web chat 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Medical advocacyOur highly trained and supervised volunteer and staff advocates meet survivors—as well as their friends, families, loved ones, and any professionals who accompany them—at area hospitals 24-7 (emergency rooms and intensive care units). The advocate’s purpose is to provide comfort to the survivor by sharing knowledge, offering empowering support, helping survivors talk with medical staff, and ensuring the survivor has next steps and referrals.
• Legal advocacyOur legal team helps survivors understand their legal rights and options in the aftermath of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual violence. We assist survivors as they navigate the civil and criminal justice systems, including campus processes.
• Counseling and support groupsWe provide 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 have groups that specifically cater to men.
• Case managementWe 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.

We do our best to accommodate the accessibility needs of everyone seeking our services . Learn more about accessibility at BARCC4. If you need more detailed accessibility information, please call and ask for a client services access coordinator.