# Sexual Assault Help - Nevada ## 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 - **Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV)** - **Phone:** 775-828-1115 - **Website:** [https://www.ncedsv.org](https://www.ncedsv.org/) - **Description:** Coordinates statewide advocacy and provides resources for survivors, including training and prevention initiatives. - **Nevada Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-7233 - **Description:** 24/7 support for survivors, offering guidance on legal, emotional, and medical resources. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Las Vegas - **Rape Crisis Center (RCC)** - **Phone:** 702-385-2153 - **Website:** [https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org](https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/) - **Address:** 801 S. Rancho Dr. Suite B-2, Las Vegas, NV 89106 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis counseling, legal advocacy, medical accompaniment, and education programs. ### Reno - **Crisis Support Services of Nevada** - **Phone:** 775-784-8090 or 1-800-273-8255 - **Website:** [https://www.cssnv.org](https://www.cssnv.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 support through crisis lines, community outreach, and counseling services. ### Elko - **Family Resource Center** - **Phone:** 775-753-7352 - **Website:** [http://elkofrc.org](http://elkofrc.org/) - **Address:** 331 Seventh St, Elko, NV 89801 - **Description:** Provides educational programs, support groups, and resources for survivors of sexual violence. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncedsv.org/virtual-support](https://www.ncedsv.org/virtual-support) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for survivors to connect and heal. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/chat](https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/chat) - **Description:** Immediate assistance via secure chat services for survivors in need. ## Legal and Medical Resources - **Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/services/forensic-nursing](https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/services/forensic-nursing) - **Description:** Provides forensic medical exams and evidence collection for survivors in collaboration with hospitals. - **Nevada Legal Services** - **Website:** [https://nlslaw.net](https://nlslaw.net/) - **Description:** Free legal aid for survivors of sexual violence, harassment, and stalking. ## Prevention and Education Programs - **RCC Prevention Education** - **Website:** [https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/education](https://www.therapecrisiscenter.org/education) - **Description:** Community workshops on consent, bystander intervention, and preventing sexual violence. - **Youth Empowerment Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.ncedsv.org/youth-programs](https://www.ncedsv.org/youth-programs) - **Description:** Initiatives to educate young people about healthy relationships and boundaries. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) at [https://www.ncedsv.org/contact-us](https://www.ncedsv.org/contact-us)._