Sexual Assault

It can be hard to talk about sexual violence. Some people never tell anyone about what happened and are afraid of being blamed or not believed. Family and friends may want to help but may not know what to do or say.

The staff at the Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes are here to offer free and confidential information and support to help survivors make decisions to support their healing. Whether you were hurt yesterday or decades ago, we are here to support you. The SACFL provides services to survivor of sexual assault and harassment, no matter their gender identity, race, age, or religious preference.

It is important to know that there is no right way to react, and that healing takes time. If you have been sexually abused, assaulted, or harassed, it is normal to notice changes in your feelings, body, and/or actions. These changes may occur immediately or month or years later. Every case is unique and each person responds in a slightly different way. No matter what your response is, you deserve support.

Learn more about our available services by scrolling down. Call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline today to connect with a trained advocate.

Services

Ask someone who knows. Talk to someone who cares.

Whether you were hurt yesterday or decades ago, we are here to support you. The Survivor Advocacy Center provides services to survivor of sexual assault and harassment, no matter their gender identity, race, age, or religious preference.

All of our services are free, confidential, and voluntary.

24/7 Crisis & Support Hotline (800) 456-1172

Support & Information for survivors of sexual assault 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Whether you want to learn more about your options, or you just need someone to talk to, we’re here. We will believe and support you in every way we can

Individual Counseling

Support Groups

Hospital Support

Trained staff are available to accompany you at the hospital while you receive treatment, and if you choose to have a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE).
When you arrive at the hospital request an advocate for immediate, in-person support 24/7.
You can also call our hotline to request an advocate while on your way to the hospital or before you go.

Support at Police Stations

Whether or not to report an assault to law enforcement is your decision.
If you choose to report, trained staff are available to accompany you at the police station throughout all steps of the reporting process.
You can call our hotline ahead of time to request an accompaniment, or you can request an advocate upon arrival for in-person support 24/7.

Advocacy during the criminal justice process

Information about the criminal justice process.
Help facilitating communication between you, the courts, the police, and prosecutors/lawyers.
Accompaniment to court, police interviews, and visits with your prosecutor.

Support for Spanish-speaking survivors

Our 24/7 Crisis Hotline is always staffed with a Spanish-speaking advocate.
The Survivor Advocacy Center’s two full-time Spanish-speaking advocates are available to assist in all other needs.