# Sexual Assault Help - West Virginia ## 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 - **West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS)** - **Phone:** 1-866-399-7273 - **Website:** [https://www.fris.org](https://www.fris.org/) - **Description:** Coordinates statewide support and services for survivors, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and education. - **West Virginia Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-844-435-7498 - **Description:** 24/7 crisis support for survivors, including emotional support, safety planning, and referrals. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Charleston - **YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program** - **Phone:** (304) 340-3549 - **Website:** [https://www.ywcacharleston.org](https://www.ywcacharleston.org/) - **Address:** 1426 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling services. ### Morgantown - **Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC)** - **Phone:** (304) 292-5100 - **Website:** [https://www.rdvic.org](https://www.rdvic.org/) - **Address:** 1490 Greenbag Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508 - **Description:** Provides counseling, advocacy, and shelter services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. ### Huntington - **CONTACT Rape Crisis Center** - **Phone:** (304) 399-1111 - **Website:** [https://www.contacthuntington.com](https://www.contacthuntington.com/) - **Address:** 1230 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 - **Specialized Services:** 24-hour crisis intervention, medical advocacy, and legal support. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **RAINN Online Support Groups:** [https://centers.rainn.org/support-groups](https://centers.rainn.org/support-groups) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for survivors to share and heal. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **RAINN Chat Line:** [https://hotline.rainn.org/online](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) - **Description:** Immediate help through a secure chat platform. ## Legal and Medical Resources - **Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.fris.org/sane-programs](https://www.fris.org/sane-programs) - **Description:** Provides forensic medical exams and evidence collection for survivors. - **Legal Aid of West Virginia** - **Website:** [https://www.lawv.net](https://www.lawv.net/) - **Phone:** 1-866-255-4370 - **Description:** Free legal representation for cases of sexual assault, harassment, or stalking. ## Prevention and Education Programs - **FRIS Education and Training Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.fris.org/prevention](https://www.fris.org/prevention) - **Description:** Workshops on consent, bystander intervention, and sexual violence prevention. - **West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence** - **Website:** [https://wvcadv.org](https://wvcadv.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for communities to address and prevent sexual and domestic violence. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact FRIS at 1-866-399-7273._