# Sexual Assault Help - Massachusetts ## National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Hotline:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Online Chat:** [https://hotline.rainn.org/online](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) - **Description:** Offers confidential support, information, and local resources for survivors of sexual violence. - **National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)** - **Website:** [https://www.nsvrc.org](https://www.nsvrc.org/) - **Description:** Provides education, advocacy, and resources to end sexual violence. - **Love Is Respect** - **Website:** [https://www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Hotline:** 1-866-331-9474 - **Text:** Text LOVEIS to 22522 - **Description:** Focused on sexual violence and abuse in relationships, offering support for young people. ## Statewide Sexual Assault Resources - **Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence** - **Phone:** 1-800-842-4273 - **Website:** [https://www.mcadsv.org](https://www.mcadsv.org/) - **Description:** Provides statewide coordination, advocacy, and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. - **Massachusetts Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Description:** 24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, including legal guidance, emotional support, and referrals to local resources. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Boston - **Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)** - **Phone:** 1-800-841-8371 - **Website:** [https://www.barcc.org](https://www.barcc.org/) - **Address:** 99 Chauncy Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02111 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, medical advocacy, legal support, and support groups for survivors of sexual assault. ### Worcester - **YWCA Central Massachusetts** - **Phone:** 1-800-870-5905 - **Website:** [https://www.ywcacm.org](https://www.ywcacm.org/) - **Address:** 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 - **Description:** Provides 24-hour crisis services, including emotional support, forensic exams, and housing referrals for survivors of sexual violence. ### Springfield - **The Women's Center** - **Phone:** 413-733-7100 - **Website:** [https://www.thewomenscenterspringfield.org](https://www.thewomenscenterspringfield.org/) - **Address:** 1180 Main Street, Suite 3, Springfield, MA 01103 - **Description:** Offers peer support groups, legal advocacy, and emergency shelter for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups – Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)** - **Website:** [https://www.barcc.org](https://www.barcc.org/) - **Description:** Confidential virtual support groups for survivors of sexual violence to share experiences, find healing, and build community. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines – National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)** - **Website:** [https://hotline.rainn.org/online](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) - **Description:** Provides immediate, confidential help through a secure chat platform for survivors of sexual violence. ## Legal and Medical Resources - **Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-program](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-program) - **Description:** Provides forensic medical exams and evidence collection for survivors of sexual assault across Massachusetts. - **Legal Aid for Survivors – Victim Rights Law Center** - **Website:** [https://www.victimrights.org](https://www.victimrights.org/) - **Description:** Offers free legal representation and advice for survivors of sexual assault in Massachusetts, including support for victims' rights and criminal justice processes. ## Prevention and Education Programs - **Workshops and Community Training – Massachusetts Alliance of YMCAs** - **Website:** [https://www.ymcayouthprograms.org](https://www.ymcayouthprograms.org/) - **Description:** Offers workshops and community training programs focusing on sexual violence prevention, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. - **Youth Outreach Programs – Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence** - **Website:** [https://www.mcadsv.org](https://www.mcadsv.org/) - **Description:** Provides educational resources and programs to teach young people about consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence._