# Sexual Assault Help - Nebraska ## 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 - **Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence** - **Phone:** 402-476-6256 (English), 800-876-6238 (Spanish) - **Website:** [https://www.nebraskacoalition.org](https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/) - **Description:** Provides statewide support, advocacy, and resources to enhance safety and justice for survivors. - **Statewide Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-877-215-0167 (Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Hotline) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 support, safety planning, and connections to local resources for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Omaha - **Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA)** - **Phone:** 402-345-7273 - **Website:** [https://wcaomaha.org](https://wcaomaha.org/) - **Address:** 3801 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68131 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, support groups, legal advocacy, and counseling for survivors. ### Lincoln - **Voices of Hope** - **Phone:** 402-475-7273 (24/7 Crisis Line) - **Website:** [https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org](https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/) - **Address:** 2545 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 - **Specialized Services:** Free and confidential advocacy, crisis support, and prevention education. ### Grand Island - **Crisis Center, Inc.** - **Phone:** 308-381-0555 - **Website:** [https://crisiscenterinc.org](https://crisiscenterinc.org/) - **Address:** 2251 N. Webb Road, Grand Island, NE 68803 - **Description:** Provides safe shelter, support services, and legal advocacy for survivors. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [Voices of Hope Lincoln](https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/) - **Description:** Confidential online groups for survivors to connect and share experiences. - **Chat-Based Crisis Support:** - **Website:** [RAINN Online Hotline](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) - **Description:** A secure and private chat platform for immediate help. ## Legal and Medical Resources - **Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs** - **Website:** [Nebraska Coalition SANE Resources](https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/) - **Description:** Provides forensic exams, evidence collection, and medical care in a trauma-informed setting. - **Legal Aid of Nebraska** - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org](https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/) - **Description:** Free legal services for survivors, including assistance with protective orders. ## Prevention and Education Programs - **Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence** - **Website:** [https://www.nebraskacoalition.org](https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/) - **Description:** Offers training on sexual violence prevention and bystander intervention. - **Voices of Hope Lincoln Workshops** - **Website:** [https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org](https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/) - **Description:** Education programs on consent, boundaries, and relationship health. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Nebraska Coalition at [https://www.nebraskacoalition.org](https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/)._