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Prevention & Education Survey

Prevention March 22, 2000 0Comments

Please help us learn more about attitudes and backgrounds of what you think and how you have gotten information about health and safety in your life. Please complete the following survey: SurveyLink We are particularly interested in hearing from young persons of color. The Rape Crisis Center offers multiple programs, campaigns, presentations, and curricula designed to bring greater awareness and education about: The need for tools and resources for teens and young adults: We provide information to help empower young people with information and resources to make healthy decisions. Programs help them to…

Hollaback! Vegas

Prevention March 21, 2000 0Comments

Hollaback is a movement to end street harassment powered by a network of local activists around the world. We work together to better understand street harassment, to ignite public conversations, and to increase safety so that everyone can enjoy equal access to and feelings of safety in public spaces. You can help us call out street harassment and build spaces where street harassment is not tolerated and our culture makes it unacceptable. Visit us here.

The Circle of 6 APP

Prevention March 20, 2000 0Comments

Circle of 6 was a first place winner in the White House’s Apps Against Abuse challenge. We encourage people to download this or a similar safety app to have this available on their phones. This tool allows users to instantly and discreetly access their 5 most trustworthy friends should they find themselves in need of help or in an unsafe situation. GPS coordinates and mobile messaging functions give contacts all of the info they need so that that they can jump into action to get help on its way ASAP. Search…

Your Gifts Make a Big Difference!

Donate Now March 13, 2000 0Comments

With our community’s backing, we have delivered resources and support to tens of thousands of Nevadans in the immediate aftermath and long-term recovery following sexual abuse and assault. Our clients include people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Services such as transportation assistance, some of our support groups and counseling, and even the clean set of clothing we give to survivors at the hospital are services made possible from donations from our community are not always covered by grant funding. There are multiple ways to support our mission below.

Our mission of offering Hope, Help, and Healing

Uncategorized March 13, 2000 0Comments

The Rape Crisis Center has provided crisis intervention, long-term support, counseling, and prevention education in southern Nevada for over 40 years. Your gifts are vital to us continuing our mission of offering Hope, Help, and Healing to those affected by sexual violence.

Counseling

Counseling, Get Help Now, Services March 9, 2000 0Comments

The Signs of Hope Counseling Center serves survivors of sexual abuse and assault ages 10 and older. We serve all survivors – any gender, any background, and whether the assault or abuse occurred days or decades ago, regardless of whether the incident was reported to law enforcement. The Signs of Hope Counseling Center is here to help you work through the impact sexual assault is having and has had on your life, and to assist you with the coping and healing process. Learn more about individual and group counseling at…

Crisis Response

Crisis Response, Get Help Now, Services March 9, 2000 0Comments

Through our 24-hour hotline (702-366-1640 or 888-366-1640) and hospital accompaniment program, we assure that no victim goes through the aftermath of sexual assault alone. Advocates are there to provide support and basic information to address the questions victims most commonly have. All of our advocacy services, are available around the clock, FREE of charge, and to all victims of sexual assault, as well as members of their support system who may also have questions and concerns. To speak to an advocate now, call our 24-hour hotline (702-366-1640 or 888-366-1640). To…

Counseling Resources

Counseling, Counseling Resources March 9, 2000 0Comments

Effects of Sexual Violence – https://www.rainn.org/effects-sexual-violence Trauma and the Brain – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-tcKYx24aA Somatic Mindfulness Exercises for Trauma Survivors – https://psychcentral.com/lib/4-sets-of-somatic-mindfulness-exercises-for-people-who-have-experienced-trauma/ Grounding Techniques – https://healingwellcounseling.com/blog/grounding-techniques/Sexual Violence in the News – Coping Skills for Survivors – https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/sexual-violence-coping

Holistic Healing

Counseling, Holistic Healing March 9, 2000 0Comments

Weekly Yoga – trauma informed yoga class facilitated by Yoga Haven. Mats provided, no prior experience needed. This class is held on Tuesdays at 4:45 pm and is open to survivors and loved ones. Art Therapy Group – art supplies provided. Ideal for victims and their loved ones to attend together. This class is held weekly on Thursday at 5:00 pm. Holistic Healing series – this psychoeducational workshop series provides an opportunity to learn about a variety of healing modalities such as aromatherapy, meditation, and music therapy. Workshop series take…

Group Support

Counseling, Group Support March 9, 2000 0Comments

We require individuals interested in any type of support group to first attend an orientation session to assess your individual needs and help determine the best fit for possible support groups or individual counseling. Orientation sessions are conducted by a licensed counselor, and occur every Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm. These sessions are open, and you do not need to RSVP or make an appointment to attend an orientation session. We currently facilitate the following support groups on a weekly basis: Circle of Hope – Adult, Female Identified Survivors (English)…

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