The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and sexual assault centers serving all 67 counties in the Commonwealth continue to provide services to survivors and their loved ones. We encourage anyone in need of help to contact their local rape crisis center or use PCAR’s hotline to be connected to them at 1-888-772-7227. These centers have expert staff available to the public 24 hours a day to help answer questions and coordinate any services that may be needed based on the individual’s choice. Some centers are able to provide video conferencing depending on technology access and client preference. Find details about each center's available services below.
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Adams County
YWCA York: Victim Assistance Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling in-person and over the phone continue.
Medical Advocacy: In-person hospital accompaniment has been suspended. Support to survivors will be provided by phone.
Legal Advocacy: Staff at YWCA York: Victim Assistance Center continue to provide legal support to survivors who need assistance with Sexual Violence Protection Orders or other support.
Shelter: Shelter services remain available for survivors in need.
Hotline: 717-854-3131 or 800-422-3204
Website: www.ywcayork.org
Allegheny County
The Center for Victims:
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Clients are able to state their preference for in person or tele-therapy upon request for counseling services.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: Allegheny County enacted juvenile and criminal court procedures that included victim participation via phone and teleconferencing, which CV provides accompaniment and assistance for. CV remains in constant contact with court personnel across the county to ensure victims' rights continue to be upheld, and will continue to provide Legal Advocacy/Accompaniment to victims of sexual assault.
Medical Advocacy: As long as the hospital/medical facility does not have restrictions around “visitors” – CV is still able to provide Medical Advocacy and Accompaniment to persons who present at the facility in need of medical assessment due to a sexual assault.
Shelter: Additional safety procedures were put into place to ensure the health and well-being of CV’s shelter residents and staff. The shelter remains operational and accessible for victims of sexual abuse and/or domestic violence.
Prevention Education: CV’s Education and Outreach staff have been working diligently to maintain contacts with community partners to ensure continued access to information and educational programs. The team has been working on a series of P&E videos with a focus on trauma education, so that schools, community centers and other allied professionals have access to the high quality educational services received pre-covid.
Phone: 412-392-8582 or (866) 644-2882
Website: www.centerforvictims.org
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Text/Chat Line: Services available and accessed through our website.
Therapy and Case Management: Survivors can receive these services remotely by utilizing telehealth via phone or video conferencing sessions. Virtual support groups are being offered on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Please contact PAAR if you have questions about our services.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: Survivors will receive services in person, by phone or video conferencing. We encourage survivors looking to begin services to call the helpline at 1-866-363-7273.
Medical Advocacy: PAAR is providing in-person support for victims who seek medical accompaniment.
Education & Training: PAAR is currently providing professional trainings and prevention programs remotely that seek to educate and build skills to prevent sexual violence.
Hotline: 866-363-7273
Website: http://paar.net
Armstrong County
Helping All Victims In Need
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Staff remain on-call to provide counseling to survivors in need in-person or over the phone.
Legal Advocacy: Helping All Victims In Need continue to provide assistance with Sexual Violence Protection Orders and accompaniment services as needed in-person.
Medical Advocacy: Helping All Victims In Need continue to provide in-person medical support for survivors who seek care at local hospitals.
Hotline: (800) 841-8881 or (724) 548-8888
Website: www.havinpa.org
Beaver County
Women's Center of Beaver County
Counseling: Counseling staff continue to provide support to survivors and their loved ones primarily over the phone or using technology such as Doxy.me. Some in-person counseling is available to clients with needs that require onsite therapy.
Legal Advocacy: The Women’s Center continues to go to court to provide in-person support for survivors who need to attend court hearings, Sexual Violence Protection Orders, or PFAs. Forensic interviews are scheduled and held remotely as scheduled by A Child's Place.
Medical Advocacy: Support for survivors who seek help at a hospital after a sexual assault is being provided in-person at the local hospital and police departments through the Center's on-call services.
Shelter: The shelter capacity continues to be limited to the private rooms. The Suburban Extended Stay is also providing space to accomodate those in need.
Prevention Education: Throughout the summer the Education staff developed and provided prevention programs through social media and web-based platforms and continued to connect with system partners. The Education staff are currently scheduling and providing primary prevention programs remotely for school districts and they are continuing to use social media and web-based platforms to connect with the community and with system partners.
Hotline: (724) 775-0131 or (877) 629-1841
Website: https://womenscenterbc.org
Bedford County
Your Safe Haven, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Support for survivors of sexual abuse is currently available in-person at the Your Safe Haven office and local jail. Clients are being asked to begin therapy through tele counseling first, however.
Legal Advocacy: Support services continue to be available in person with Safe Haven’s attorney.
Hotline: (800)-555-5671; 814-623-7664
Website: www.yoursafehaven.org
Berks County
Safe Berks
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Text/Chat Line: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling and Case Management: Counseling Support Groups are postponed at this time, but free individual counseling is available bt phone and through doxy.net. To request counseling, call 610-373-1206 x 606
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: To access crisis services including shelter or medical advocacy, please call SafeBerks 24-hour hotline, 844-789-SAFE (7233) or text SAFE BERKS to 20121. For legal questions, call 610-373-1206 x 107. Legal staff continue to provide in-person consultations and accompaniments to the courthouse as necessary.
Medical Advocacy: Berks will continue to provide 24/7 response in-person to all three major medical facilities in Berks County . For questions about medical advocacy, email BethG@SafeBerks.org.
Hotline: (610)-373-1206
Website: www.safeberks.org
Blair County
Family Services Inc./Victim Services Program
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Text Support: 814-944-3585
Medical Advocacy: Family Services will use tele-advocacy to support survivors who seek medical support after a sexual assault.
Legal Advocacy: Advocates continue to provide in-person support to survivors during court hearings. Assistance with protection orders is being provided virtually when possible.
Hotline: (814) 944-3585 or (800) 500-2849
Shelter: Operating as usual with additional space at a local hotel, if needed.
Teen Hotline: (800) 227-8336
Website: www.family serviceinc.net
Bucks County
NOVA
NOVA’s office will be closed to the public and will remain closed until further notice. NOVA staff will work remotely and continue to serve clients and the community.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7. Call 1-800-675-6900 to speak with a trained counselor 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Counseling and Case Management: NOVA continues to support survivors of sexual abuse and their families using electronic platforms unless circumstances require in-person support. Advocacy and CAC services are being offered in-person when social distancing guidelines can be adhered to.
Medical Advocacy: NOVA will use tele-advocacy to support survivors who seek medical support after a sexual assault.
Legal Advocacy: Victim advocates continue to support survivors with in-person care.
Updates can be found on NOVA’s website (www.novabucks.org), on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nova.bucks/), or by subscribing to their email list (http://bit.ly/2x2QlCS).
Hotline: (800) 675-6900
Butler County
Victim Outreach Intervention Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: VOICE is limiting access to its offices to encourage social distancing and lessen the chance of transmission. Counseling is available in-person by appointment only or via phone or virtual platform., For help, call 1-800-400-8551 to speak with about the options available to you.
Legal Advocacy: VOICE continues to provide legal advocacy for victims and attorneys and assistance during court proceedings.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy services at hospitals are now being provided via in-person support or by telephone.
Shelter: VOICE's shelter is operating at limited capacity with additional support available at local hotels.
Hotline: (800) 400-8551
Website: www.voiceforvictims.com
Bradford County
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Staff are encouraging phone counseling, but in-person support is available when needed or requested.
Medical Advocacy: Staff continue to be available to accompany survivors seeking medical attention at the hospital.
Legal Advocacy: The Abuse and Rape Crisis Center is providing support for survivors seeking Protection from Abuse Orders and Sexual Violence Protection Orders onsite and over the phone.
Hotline: (570) 265-5333 or (570) 679-3861
Website: www.arccbc.org
Cambria County
Victim Services, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling and Therapy services: Services are being provided primarily via telehealth with limted in-person appointments being done in the office on a case-by-base basic.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: Accompaniments to court are continuing as normal.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy services at hospitals are now being provided vis telephone.
Hotline: (814) 288-4961
Website: http://victimservicesinc.org
Cameron County
CAPSEA, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: All counseling will be done over the phone or through Doxy.me until further notice.
Legal Advocacy: CAPSEA is providing support for survivors seeking Protection from Abuse Orders and Sexual Violence Protection Orders over the phone. Judges in the county are providing temporary orders via phone and no hearings are being scheduled at this time.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Food/Cleaning Supplies/Gift Cards/Gas Cards: Provided to survivors as needed.
Hotline: (814) 486-0952
Website: www.capsea.org
Carbon County
Victims Resource Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: In-person counseling has been suspended. All counseling will be done over the phone until further notice.
Legal Advocacy: The Carbon County Courthouse is currently open and available to help survivors in need file a Sexual Violence Protection Order as needed. Victims Resource Center staff is available to assist in this process.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Hotline: (610) 379-0151
Website: http://vrcnepa.org
Centre County
Centre Safe
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Centre Safe is working with survivors to provide counseling primarily over the phone or through video conferencing.
Medical Advocacy: Support for survivors who seek medical help or exams will be provided over the phone or virtually.
Legal Advocacy: In-person court accompaniment is available in some circumstances depending on the request and needs of the client. Assistance with protection orders is being provided electronically.
Shelter: Centre Safe is working with domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors to provide space off-site in hotels.
Hotline: (814) 234-5050 or (877) 234-5050
Website: www.centresafe.org
Chester County
The Crime Victims Center of Chester County
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Walk-in hours have been suspended. Counseling will be offered over the phone or rescheduled after the COVID-19 crisis passes based on the survivor’s preference.
Legal Advocacy: Staff at Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County continue to provide legal support to survivors who need assistance with Sexual Violence Protection Orders or other support virtually over the phone of through other technology.
Medical Advocacy: Hospital support to survivors in need will be provided by telephone.
Hotline: (610) 692-7273
Website: www.cvcofcc.org
Clarion/Clearfield counties
PASSAGES, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Services for survivors are available in-person, over the phone or virtually.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: Services are currently being provided in-person
Medical Advocacy: Local hospitals are recommending that PASSAGES do not provide in-person advocacy at this time due to the increase in COVID cases. Survivors can receive support over the phone. Staff also are able to provide follow-up care if the survivors consents.
Hotline: (800) 793-3620
Website: www.passages-inc.org
Clinton County
Roads to Peace
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Services will be provided to survivors in need over the phone, via Zoom or in-person.
Medical Advocacy: Survivors seeking medical attention after a sexual assault can receive support over the phone while local hospitals restrict access during the COVID-19 crisis.
Legal Advocacy: Legal advocacy in the courthouse for PFA and SVPO hearings is being done over Zoom.
Shelter: Survivors in need of shelter services are currently being housed remotely in local hotels. In-person support is also avaialbe to assist with clothing, food and personal care needs.
Hotline: (570) 748-9509
Website: www.ccwcsafe.org
Columbia County
The Women’s Center, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: In-person services have been suspended while the COVID-19 crisis continues. Counseling will be provided through electronic methods.
Medical Advocacy: Services will be provided by phone
Legal Advocacy: Services are being provided initially by telephone and then limited contact in-person following CDC guidance for masking and social distancing.
Shelter: Shelter services are being provided on a limited basis off-site at a hotel.
Hotline: (570) 784-6631 or (800) 544-8293
Website: www.thewomenscenterinc.org
Crawford County
Crawford County Women’s Services, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling is being provided to survivors seeking support in-person and over the phone.
Legal Advocacy: Women’s Services continues to provide legal support to survivors in need of assistance in-person.
Medical Advocacy: Staff from Women’s Services will continue to provide support to survivors seeking medical attention after a sexual assault in-person.
Hotline: (814) 333-9766 or (888) 881-0189
Website: www.womenservicesinc.org
Cumberland County
YWCA Carlisle—Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services of Cumberland County
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling will be done via phone or electronically using Doxy.me.
Legal Advocacy: Staff are available to provide virtual and in-person assistance with Protection Order questions and police and court accompaniment.
Medical Advocacy: Services will be provided by phone
Hotline: (717) 258-4324 or (888) 727-2877
Website: www.ywcacarlisle.org
Dauphin County
YWCA of Greater Harrisburg: Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling support is available in-person and over the phone.
Legal Advocacy: In-person support and advocacy is being provided to survivors. In-person accompaniments to legal proceedings have been suspended unless a phone-in option is available.
Medical Advocacy: In-person support at hospitals has been suspended. Services will be provided by phone for all survivors in need of help while at the hospital.
Shelter: Provided as usual
Hotline: (800)-654-1211
Website: www.ywcahbg.org
Delaware County
Delaware County Women Against Rape
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling is now being provided over the phone and through video conferencing.
Legal Advocacy: Accompaniment for criminal and civil proceedings is available in-person.
Medical Advocacy: In-person support for survivors at hospitals is available. Staff will also provide support to survivors over the phone, if preferred.
Hotline: (610) 566-4343
Website: www.delcowar.org
Elk County
CAPSEA, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: All counseling will be done over the phone or through Doxy.me until further notice.
Legal Advocacy: CAPSEA is providing support for survivors seeking Protection from Abuse Orders and Sexual Violence Protection Orders over the phone. Judges in the county are providing temporary orders via phone and no hearings are being scheduled at this time.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Food/Cleaning Supplies/Gift Cards/Gas Cards: Provided to survivors as needed.
Hotline: (814) 772-1227
Website: www.capsea.org
Erie County
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
CVC’s main office remains open at this time to continue to provide essential support to survivors of rape, sexual abuse and other types of crime in our community.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7. Survivors interested in beginning services should call the helpline to request an appointment.
Counseling: Counseling clients will continue to receive services in-person or by secure video teleconferencing if they choose. Clients may contact their counselor by phone to discuss these options at 814-455-9414. All staff and clients undergo a screening and temperature check before entering the building. Masks are mandatory.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: CVC is in close contact with courthouse administration and continues to provide in-person support to survivors during court appearances, hearings and meetings.
Medical Advocacy: In consultation with our local hospitals, support for victims will not change. Survivors at the hospital are still encouraged to connect with and/or request an advocate. 24/7 at 814-455-9414
Hotline: (800) 352-7273
Website: www.cvcerie.org
Fayette County
Community Resources of Fayette County Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling is being provided primarily via phone at this time. In-person counseling is also available by request.
Legal Advocacy: Legal advocates continue to accompany victims in-person during any court hearings, Sexual Violence Protection Orders and PFI assistance.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy for survivors who seek support while at the hospital is currently being provided in-person at both county hospitals.
Hotline: (724) 437-3737
Website: www.crimevictimscenter.org
Forest County
A Safe Place
Status: Business as usual.
Hotline: (800) 338-3460
Franklin/Fulton counties
WIN
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Support services for survivors are being provided over the phone or through Facetime.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy for survivors who seek support while at the hospital is currently being provided over the phone.
Legal Advocacy: WIN Services continues to provide assistance to survivors who seek Sexual Violence Protection Orders, PFAs and other legal support over the phone.
Shelter: Fully operational
Hotline: (717) 264-4444 or (800) 621-6660
Website: www.winservices.org
Greene County
SPHS Care Center STTARS Program
Helpline: Running as usual, 24/7
Counseling: Services will continue to be provided using telephone counseling for clients age 14 and above. For child clients where phone counseling is not an effective, services are suspended. STTARS will provide phone sessions to parents to discuss behaviors or intervention strategies.
Legal Advocacy: STTARS staff is available via phone to conference in to speak with any victim or significant other if needed for as long as needed.
Medical Advocacy: Local hospitals are limiting non-medical staff. STTARS is providing phone support during exams to discuss services available to them, the exam process and their rights as a victim.
Hotline: (888) 480-7283
Huntingdon County
The Abuse Network
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Survivors are encouraged to call the Abuse Network before coming into the office. While in-person counseling is available, The Abuse Network is working to provide support primarily over the phone at this time.
Medical Advocacy: In-person support for survivors who are seeking medical support at the hospital remains an option. Survivors at the hospital are also being provided with the option to call The Abuse Network to speak with trained advocate.
Hotline: (888) 810-2444
Website: www.abusenetwork.org
Jefferson County
PASSAGES, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Provided via telephone
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling:
Medical Advocacy: Services will be provided by phone.
Hotline: (800) 793-3620
Website: www.passages-inc.org
Indiana County
Alice Paul House
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Trained staff continue to provide counseling to survivors in need in-person and through telecounseling.
Legal Advocacy: Trained staff continue to provide in-person legal support to survivors in need of help with Sexual Violence Protection Orders and PFAs or court hearings. Support is also available virtually.
Medical Advocacy: Trained staff continue to provide medical support to survivors in need while at the hospital through telecounseling.
Hotline: (724) 349-4444 or (800) 435-7249
Website: www.alicepaulhouse.org
Juniata County
The Abuse Network
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Survivors are encouraged to call the Abuse Network before coming into the office. While in-person ounseling is being provided, The Abuse Network is working to provide services primarily over the phone at this time.
Legal Advocacy: Trained staff continue to provide in-person legal support to survivors in need of help with Sexual Violence Protection Orders and PFAs or legal advocacy.
Medical Advocacy: In-person support for survivors who are seeking medical support at the hospital remains an option. Survivors at the hospital are also being provided with the option to call The Abuse Network to speak with trained advocate.
Hotline: (888) 810-2444
Website: www.abusenetwork.org
Lackawanna County
Women’s Resource Center, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Women’s Resource Center is providing counseling support over the phone and through Doxy.me.
Medical Advocacy: The Women’s Resource Center suspended accompaniment services to hospitals following recommendations from the Department of Health. Women’s Resource Center continues to provide assistance and support to survivors seeking medical support over the phone or virtually.
Legal Advocacy: Support with court hearings, SVPOs and PFAs is available over the phone or virtually.
Hotline: (570) 346-4671
Website: www.wrcnepa.org
Lancaster County
YWCA Lancaster—Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy for survivors who seek support while at the hospital is currently being provided over the phone or through video conferencing.
Legal Advocacy: Legal advocacy is being provided over the phone or through video teleconferencing.
Prevention and Education: Series, workshops, and trainings are being adapted and facilitated through an online platform.
Hotline: (717) 392-7273
Scheduling: (717) 869-5009
Website: www.ywcalancaster.org
Lawrence County
Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling services will be provided in-person or using video tele-health services for those who wish to participate. Emotional support services are also available over the phone for those interested.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy for survivors who seek support while at the hospital is currently being provided in-person or over the phone
Hotline: (724) 652-9206
Websites: www.crisisshelter.org
Lebanon County
Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center (SARCC)
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: SARCC is currently offering in-person, over the phone and tele-counseling sessions to limit exposure.
Legal and Medical Advocacy: SARCC continues to provide advocacy and accompaniment in-person.
Hotline: (717) 272-5308
Website: http://sarcclebanon.org
Lehigh County
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: CVC is providing counseling via video telehealth platforms such as doxy.me. Phone counseling is also available for clients who do not have access to video platforms.
Legal Advocacy: Court proceedings in Lehigh and Northampton have been continued/postponed or rescheduled. Advocates continue to provide support to victims over the phone. CVC advocates are also reaching out to new victims as they receive informtion from local police departments.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy for survivors who seek support while at the hospital is currently being provided over the phone.
Hotline: (610) 437-6611
Website: http://cvclv.org
Luzerne County
Victims Resource Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling services are primarily being provided on Zoom or via phone. Other arrangements can be made for in-person counseling on a case-by-case basis.
Legal Advocacy: The Luzerne County Protection from Abuse Office is currently open. Survivors are urged to call the office prior to arriving for confirmation since this could change rapidly. Victims Resource Center staff is available to assist in this process.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided in-person advocacy and accompaniment at the discretion/direction of the individual hospital settings. Please call ahead for the latest information as this can change. If in-person accompaniment is not permitted, advocates will be available 24/7 via phone or other virtual platforms.
Hotline: (570) 823-0765
Website: http://vrcnepa.org
Lycoming County
YWCA NorthCentral PA—Wise Options
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Advocates continue to work with clients in-person to make sure that are safe and healthy. All clients are asked to arrive with a mask or one will be provide upon arrival. Counseling is also available over the phone or through other virtual methods.
Legal Advocacy: Legal support to survivors is provided in the courthouse and in-person. All temporary Protection from Abuse Orders are being done virtually with judges. Clients and advocates can be in the same room on-site. Support for final hearings is available in-person at the courthouse.
Item donations: Item donations for Cinderella’s Closet are suspended. The YWCA asks that you hold your clothing, toys, books, sanitary items for donation until further notice.
Hotline: (570) 323-8167 or (800) 326-8483
Website: www.ywcawilliamsport.org
McKean County
YWCA Bradford—Victims’ Resource Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: In-person counseling has been suspended. All counseling will be done over the phone until further notice.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital. In-person response is available by request.
Legal Advocacy: The Victims' Resource Center continues to provide support to survivors who need assistance navigating the judicial system.
Hotline: (814) 368-6325 or (888) 822-6325
Website: http://ywcabradford.org
Mercer County
AWARE, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling is taking place over the phone, or through cyber communication such as chats. In-person support groups have been suspended.
Legal Advocacy: AWARE is providing legal services for civil and criminal court per normal.
Medical Advocacy: Support for survivors who are seeking medical support at the hospital continue as normal.
Hotline: (888) 981-1457
Website: http//merceraware.org
Mifflin County
The Abuse Network
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Survivors are encouraged to call the Abuse Network before coming into the office. Counseling is being provided primarily over the phone at this time.
Medical Advocacy: In-person support for survivors who are seeking medical support at the hospital remains an option. Survivors at the hospital are also being provided with the option to call The Abuse Network to speak with trained advocate.
Hotline: (888) 810-2444
Website: www.abusenetwork.org
Montgomery County
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Hotline: (610) 277-5200 or (888) 521-0983
Website: www.victimservicescenter.org
Montour County
The Women’s Center, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: In-person services have been suspended while the COVID-19 crisis continues. Counseling will be provided through electronic methods.
Medical Advocacy: Services will be provided by phone
Shelter: Shelter services are being provided on a limited basis off-site at a hotel.
Hotline: (570) 784-6631 or (800) 544-8293
Website: www.thewomenscenterinc.org
Northampton County
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: CVC is providing counseling via video telehealth platforms such as doxy.me. Phone counseling is also available for clients who do not have access to video platforms.
Legal Advocacy: Court proceedings in Lehigh and Northampton have been continued/postponed or rescheduled. Advocates continue to provide support to victims over the phone. CVC advocates are also reaching out to new victims as they receive informtion from local police departments.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy for survivors who seek support while at the hospital is currently being provided over the phone.
Hotline: (610) 437-6611
Website: http://cvclv.org
Northumberland County
Transitions of PA
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Face-to-face services will be suspended and transitioned to phone and web/video chat if the client desires. All group counseling sessions are temporarily canceled.
Legal Advocacy: Legal advocates will continue to attend court hearings, PFA hearings in person as allowed by courts.
Medical Advocacy: Support to survivors at the hospital after a sexual assault will be provided support over the phone.
Hotline: (800) 850-7948
Website: www.transitionsofpa.org
Perry County
YWCA of Greater Harrisburg: Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling support is available over the phone.
Medical Advocacy: In-person support at hospitals has been suspended. Services will be provided by phone for all survivors in need of help while at the hospital.
Hotline: (800)-654-1211
Website: www.ywcahbg.org
Philadelphia County
WOAR
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Text/Chat Line: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling services are available over the phone.
Legal Advocacy: Courts in the Philadelphia area are closed.
Website: https://www.woar.org/about-woar/support-during-covid-19/
Hotline: (215) 985-3315
Pike County
Victims Intervention Program
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: VIP continues to provide counseling to survivors and their families over the phone and through Zoom and other electronic platforms
Legal Advocacy: VIP is providing assistance to survivors who need to file PFAs and SVPOs primarily over the phone. Court and police department accompaniments can be provided in-person.
Medical Advocacy: VIP is currently still providing in-person medical support for survivors who visit the hospital after a sexual assault if the survivor wishes that support.
Potter County
A Way Out
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: In-person counseling remains available, however, A Way Out is working with survivors to continue counseling over the phone.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: A Way Out continues to support survivors who are seeking Sexual Violence Protection from Abuse Orders and other legal support.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Hotline: (814) 274-0240 or (877) 334-3136
Website: www.myawayout.org
Schuylkill County
Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center (SARCC)
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: SARCC is currently transitioning clients to phone and tele-counseling sessions to limit exposure. Staff remains available for walk-ins and immediate response.
Legal and Medical Advocacy: SARCC continues to provide advocacy and accompaniment in community settings.
Hotline: (570) 628-2965
Website: http://sarcclebanon.org
Snyder County
Transitions of PA
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Face-to-face services will be suspended and transitioned to phone and web/video chat if the client desires. All group counseling sessions are temporarily canceled.
Legal Advocacy: Trained staff continue to provide in-person legal support to survivors in need of help with Sexual Violence Protection Orders and PFAs and legal advocacy.
Medical Advocacy: Support to survivors at the hospital after a sexual assault will be provided support over the phone.
Hotline: (800) 850-7948
Website: www.transitionsofpa.org
Somerset County
Victim Services, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling and Therapy services: Provided remotely via telehealth.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: Accompaniments to court are continuing as normal.
Medical Advocacy: Medical advocacy services at hospitals are now being provided vis telephone.
Hotline: (814) 288-4961
Website: http://victimservicesinc.org
Sullivan County
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Staff are encouraging phone counseling, but in-person support is available when needed or requested.
Medical Advocacy: Staff continue to be available to accompany survivors seeking medical attention at the hospital.
Legal Advocacy: The Abuse and Rape Crisis Center is providing support for survivors seeking Protection from Abuse Orders and Sexual Violence Protection Orders onsite and over the phone.
Hotline: (570) 946-4215 or 1-800-894-3706
Website: http://www.sulcovs.org
Susquehanna County
Women’s Resource Center, Inc.
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Women’s Resource Center is providing counseling support over the phone.
Medical Advocacy: The Women’s Resource Center suspended accompaniment services to hospitals following recommendations from the Department of Health. For the next two months, Women’s Resource Center will provide assistance and support to survivors seeking medical support over the phone.
Hotline: (570) 346-4671
Website: www.wrcnepa.org
Tioga County
Haven of Tioga County
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: HAVEN continues to provide counseling support to survivors of sexual abuse over the phone, via telecounseling and through email. In situations where an in-person visit is necessary, HAVEN has taken precautions to follow all health guidelines provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Legal Advocacy and Crisis Counseling: HAVEN continues to provide support for survivors seeking help with Sexual Violence Protection Orders and other legal needs.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Hotline: (570) 724-3549
Website: www.havenoftiogacounty.org
Union County
Transitions of PA
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Face-to-face services will be suspended and transitioned to phone and web/video chat if the client desires. All group counseling sessions are temporarily canceled.
Legal Advocacy: Trained staff continue to provide in-person legal support to survivors in need of help with Sexual Violence Protection Orders and PFAs or legal advocacy.
Medical Advocacy: Support to survivors at the hospital after a sexual assault will be provided support over the phone.
Hotline: (800) 850-7948
Website: www.transitionsofpa.org
Venango County
PPC Violence Free Network
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling is being offer to survivors over the phone. Group counseling has been canceled.
Legal Advocacy: PPC continues to provide in-person or over the phone assistance to survivors seeking protection orders and any survivors with court proceedings that have not been rescheduled.
Medical Advocacy: Support to survivors at the hospital after a sexual assault will be provided support over the phone.
Shelter services: PPC Violence Free Network will continue to provide in-house shelter to those in need.
Hotline: (814) 677-4005 or (814) 676-5476
Website: www.fscas.org
Warren County
A Safe Place
Status: Business as usual. All clients must wear a mask for face-to-face service.
Hotline: (800) 338-3460
Washington County
SPHS Care Center STTARS Program
Helpline: Running as usual, 24/7
Counseling: Services will continue to be provided using telephone counseling for clients age 14 and above. For child clients where phone counseling is not an effective, services are suspended. STTARS will provide phone sessions to parents to discuss behaviors or intervention strategies.
Legal Advocacy: STTARS staff is available via phone to conference in to speak with any victim or significant other if needed for as long as needed.
Medical Advocacy: Local hospitals are limiting non-medical staff. STTARS is providing phone support during exams to discuss services available to them, the exam process and their rights as a victim.
Hotline: (888) 480-7283
Wayne County
Victims Intervention Program
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: VIP continues to provide counseling to survivors and their families over the phone and through Zoom and other electronic platforms
Legal Advocacy: VIP is providing assistance to survivors who need to file PFAs and SVPOs primarily over the phone. Court and police department accompaniments can be provided in-person.
Medical Advocacy: VIP is currently still providing in-person medical support for survivors who visit the hospital after a sexual assault if the survivor wishes that support.
Westmoreland County
Blackburn Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: The Blackburn Center continues to provide counseling and therapy over the phone. Group sessions have been canceled until further notice.
Legal Advocacy: The Blackburn Center continues to provide service for clients whose hearings are still being held. The center also continues to assist those who seek help filing for Sexual Violence Protection Orders.
Medical Advocacy: Support for survivors seeking help at the hospital is being provided over the phone.
Hotline: (724) 836-1122 (Greensburg area) or (888) 832-2272 (Outside Greensburg area)
Website: www.blackburncenter.org
Wyoming County
Victims Resource Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: In-person counseling has been suspended. All counseling will be done over the phone until further notice.
Legal Advocacy: The Wyoming County Courthouse is currently closed, however survivors can call the Prothonotary’s Office at 570-996-2232 to gather the necessary paperwork to file. Victims Resource Center staff is available to assist in this process.
Medical Advocacy: Support will be provided primarily over the phone to survivors in need while at the hospital.
Hotline: (570) 836-5544
Website: http://vrcnepa.org
York County
YWCA York: Victim Assistance Center
Helpline: Running as usual 24/7
Counseling: Counseling in-person and over the phone continue.
Medical Advocacy: In-person hospital accompaniment has been suspended. Support to survivors will be provided by phone.
Hotline: 717-854-3131 or (800-422-3204
Website: www.ywcayork.org