Sexual Assault Help Center

09/07/2026

Our offices are closed today- Happy Labor Day. Our Hotline is always available. Call 1-800-884-SAHC for free and confidential services.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

By learning more about the connection between sexual assault and su***de, we can learn to identify warning signs in ourselves and loved ones. Have questions or looking for more resources? Call our hotline at 1-800-884-7274.

09/03/2026

Hobbies are a great way to boost your mental health. What do you enjoy doing? We'd love to hear from you! Some of our favorite hobbies are: going to concerts, painting, gardening. Post yours below. If you are in need of advocacy services, don't hesitate to reach out to one of our advocates at 1-800-884-SAHC.

09/02/2026

September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and we are excited to share a fun 30-day wellness challenge that you can take part in throughout the month! We encourage you to prioritize yourself this month, so we have created a calendar filled with small activities designed to help you be more present, allowing you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re joining in on the challenges this month, feel free to use the hashtag or let us know in the comments!

Know that you are never alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak to an advocate, please call 1-800-884-7274 for free and confidential services.

09/01/2026

September is Self Care Awareness Month! We will highlight some tips throughout the month feel free to share some of yours in the comments!

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

My Body Safety Rules. Check out the books that support body safety rules:My Body! What I say Goes!, Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect, No Means No!, Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept!, Body Safety Education, www.e2epublishing.info Our advocates are always available at : 1-800-884-SAHC

08/26/2026

Preventing sexual violence is everyone's responsibility. It can be as easy as being a trusted adult, creating safe spaces, or supporting local agencies like us. Want to know some other ways you can help? Reach out to our office: 304-234-1783.

08/25/2026

National Kiss and Make Up Day can be harmful since it can make people feel pressured to reconnect with toxic or unhealthy individuals with whom they have since cut off contact. Even though the holiday is there to promote forgiveness, forcing a reconciliation in unsafe or emotionally damaging situations is counterproductive.

Forced reconciliation can be harmful if it invalidates your boundaries and enables abusive patterns. Toxic individuals often use forced apologies to resume harmful behaviors. It can also ignore systemic issues, since true reconciliation requires changed behavior rather than a quick "make-up" gesture. It can also cause emotional regression, since reopening contact can undo months or years of personal healing.

Some healthier ways to celebrate the holiday are by forgiving from afar; you can always choose to let go of anger internally without ever contacting the person. Make sure to prioritize self-protection by keeping your distance; this is a valid, healthy choice for your well-being. You can also reframe the holiday by seeing it as a day to appreciate and strengthen your healthy, supportive relationships instead.