Serving survivors of crime & abuse
REACH CENTER
For a survivor of assault, human trafficking, abuse, or other crime, it is a very traumatic experience that can leave you with serious physical and mental challenges. You are not alone. Our REACH Center has advocates available 24/7 to assist with trauma, medical support, and navigating the legal system.
REACH Center Services
Referrals • Education • Advocacy • Counseling • Helpline
Our REACH Center provides a 24-hour helpline for survivors of abuse and sexual assault. Our trained teams provide crisis counseling via phone and accompaniments for medical emergencies.
Advocates are available to meet with survivors to provide guidance, emotional support, and coordination of services. They are your bridge to support, working with agencies to help and to provide accompaniments for legal, medical and other necessary appointments.
We're here for you
Help is a call away
REACH Center 24 Hour Support Helpline
(518) 943-4482
Call our REACH Center helpline anytime, 24 hours a day. Trained staff provide crisis counseling and support services.
REACH Center Services
How we can help support you
We help survivors through guidance and emotional support
REACH Center provides free and confidential services with a 24-hour emergency helpline to support survivors of crime, assault or abuse.
Types of Victimizations:
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Sexual Violence
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Interpersonal Violence
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Child Abuse
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Elder Abuse
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Stalking
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Harassment
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Physical Assault
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Human Trafficking
How we help
About REACH Services
REACH Center advocates for the needs of survivors of crime, assault, and abuse. We work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist victims through legal, medical, and other coordinated care to guide you through the traumatic experience toward recovery.
We assist with:
Trauma Therapy
Legal support and advocacy
Medical support and accompaniment
Linkage to shelter resources
Creating a safety plan
Sexual exploitation & human trafficking support
Training & Education
Prevention Education in the Community
Prevention and awareness are vital for helping ensure the safety and wellbeing of people in the community.
The REACH Center can help provide valuable resources and information to assist survivors with treatment options, legal & medical services, and referrals.
We provide presentations, prevention education, and information on topics of:
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Sexual Assault Awareness
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Recognizing and Responding to Trauma and Abuse
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Healthy Relationships / Healthy Boundaries
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NYS Mandated Child Sexual Assault Prevention Education
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Program services and supports
What's next
Supports & Information
Stay informed & get supports
Learn more about abuse, safety, & supporting survivors
Help make a difference
Volunteer at REACH
Volunteering at the REACH Center
Make a difference, learn crisis prevention & counseling skills, and do something meaningful!
Volunteers with the REACH Center have the opportunity to learn from a FREE 30-hour intensive training program that teaches advocates about advocacy/counseling, the realities and impact of victimizations, procedures for common advocacy situations, techniques to support recovery, and compassion fatigue and self-care.
You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside staff and assist with our 24-hour helpline, accompany victims to the hospital or police stations, provide support and advocate for survivors' rights in medical and legal settings.