Online Counseling Resources
There are several resources available on the internet for rape survivors and their loved ones. In addition to the links provided below, see the Happy Phantom - Connecting with Other Survivors on this site. If you would prefer to speak with someone over the phone, call your R.A.I.N.N. or your local rape crisis center. However you do it, please consider reaching out, it can be a great step towards healing.
Brazos County Rape Crisis Center - This anonymous message system provides crisis intervention, information and referrals to sexual assault/abuse survivors regarding issues, questions or concerns. Due to the high volume of messages they receive, however, it may take one to four weeks for you to receive a response.
Concerned Counseling - This site offers counseling for a fee, but also has chat rooms and a bulletin board that can be accessed free of charge.� Topics available for counseling include eating disorders, depression and abuse.� Counseling is done in small groups of 5 people plus 1 counselor, and they meet once a week for 1 hour at a time set by the group members.� The cost to participate is $25/week, with a 1-month minimum commitment.
Net Psychologist - Paul W. Anderson, Ph. D., will answer questions via email.
Psych On Line - This site offers counseling for a fee, either $40 for one consultation or $99 for three consultations.
Online Crisis Centers
A rape survivor, as well as the survivor's loved ones, needs support in order to heal. It is crucial that the survivor has a safe place where they are believed. The survivor may need to express anger or other intense emotions, and sometimes, counseling may be a good idea. Crisis centers can help with this and many other areas of recovery.
Below is a partial listing of the Crisis Centers Online.� If you know of any centers that are online and not listed, or if one of the links below no longer works, please let me know!
Cache County Victim Services - Logan, Utah
Call Rape - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services - Connecticut
Douglas County Rape Victim-Survivor Service, Inc. - Lawrence, Kansas
Goodhue/Wabasha Sexual Assault Services - Lake City Minnesota
Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center - Georgia
Harvest Of Wellness - Indio, California
Helpline of Huntsville - Huntsville, Alabama
Long Island Crisis Center - Long Island, New York
Nashville Domestic Violence Unit - Nashville, Tenness
New England Learning Center For Women in Transition - Greenfield, Maine
North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center - Lompoc, California
NYC Victim Services - New York, New Yo
Rape and Abuse Center� - Fargo North Dakota
Rape Assistance and Awareness Program - Denver, Colorado
The Rape Crisis Center - Massachusetts
Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Shelter - Bloomington, Indiana
Rape Recovery Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Rape Victim Advocacy Program - Iowa City, Iowa
Safe Place �- Austin, Texas
Sexual Assault Center - Wilmington, North Caroli
Sexual Assault Coalition - Nevada
Sexual Assault Information Page - Knoxville, Tenness
South Carolina Victim Assistance - South Carolina
Southern Arizona's Center Against Sexual Assault - Arizona
Support Services Of Nashua,New Hamshire - Nashua, New Hampshi
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. - Pennsylvan
The Rape Crisis Center - San Antonio, Tex
Victims of Crime Compensation Board - Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence - New Jersey
YWCA Rape Crisis Center - Palo Alto, California
Disclaimer: I claim no responsibility for any of the above sites. They are offered only as a suggestion to those seeking counseling. I have had no experience with them and am not affiliated in any way. Please use them strictly at your own discretion.
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