# Sexual Assault Help - New York ## 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 - **New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA)** - **Phone:** 518-482-4222 - **Website:** [https://nyscasa.org](https://nyscasa.org/) - **Description:** Provides statewide coordination, advocacy, and resources for survivors. - **New York State Hotline for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence** - **Phone:** 1-800-942-6906 - **Description:** 24/7 crisis support for survivors, including legal guidance and emotional support. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### New York City - **Mount Sinai Medical Center, Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program** - **Phone:** 212-423-2140 - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/victim-services/resources-services-counseling.page](https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/victim-services/resources-services-counseling.page) - **Address:** 1 Gustave Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and advocacy services. - **New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault** - **Website:** [https://svfreenyc.org](https://svfreenyc.org/) - **Description:** Provides resources, education, and advocacy to prevent sexual violence and support survivors. ### Albany County - **Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center** - **Phone:** 518-447-7100 - **Website:** [https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/crime-victim-and-sexual-violence-center](https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/crime-victim-and-sexual-violence-center) - **Address:** 112 State Street, Room 1118, Albany, NY 12207 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, advocacy, and support services for victims of crime and sexual violence. ### Erie County - **Crisis Services Advocate Program** - **Phone:** 716-834-3131 - **Website:** [https://crisisservices.org](https://crisisservices.org/) - **Address:** 100 River Rock Drive, Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14207 - **Specialized Services:** 24-hour crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.pandys.org](https://www.pandys.org/) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for survivors to share and heal. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Immediate help through secure chat platforms. ## Legal and Medical Resources - **Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.nyscasa.org/what-we-do/sane/](https://www.nyscasa.org/what-we-do/sane/) - **Description:** Provides forensic medical exams and evidence collection for survivors. - **Legal Aid for Survivors** - **Website:** [https://www.lasnny.org](https://www.lasnny.org/) - **Description:** Free legal representation for cases of sexual assault, harassment, or stalking. ## Prevention and Education Programs - **Workshops and Community Training:** - **Website:** [https://www.nycagainstrape.org](https://www.nycagainstrape.org/) - **Description:** Education programs on consent, bystander intervention, and sexual violence prevention. - **Youth Outreach Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Description:** Resources and activities designed to educate young people about healthy relationships and boundaries. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._