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Hope & Healing
SUPPORTS FOR ASSAULT, CRIME, & ABUSE

Our Child Advocacy Center and REACH Center services provide vital supports for victims of assault, crime, abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking. 

Victim Services & Survivor Supports
Support is Available. Healing is Possible.

MHACG's mission is to advance mental health as a critical part of the overall health and wellbeing of our communities.

 

For survivors of crime or abuse, we know how vital it is to have supports for mental health and recovery. Our teams are here to support you, every step of the way.​

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DID YOU KNOW?

1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.

Our Programs
REACH & Child Advocacy Centers

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 and Child Advocacy Centers are here to support with trauma, medical support, and navigating the legal system. Our teams work closely with law enforcement, DA's office, and social services to investigate and provide support through these traumatic experiences.

Learn more about our programs:

REACH Center 24 Hour Helpline
(518) 943-4482

Get informed
Learn more about, abuse, exploitation, & online safety

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About Sexual Violence

Sexual assault and gender violence occurs all around us. Learn more about these crimes and the impact they have for survivors.

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About Interpersonal Violence & Abuse

Abusive relationships are extremely complex situations and impacts more people than you think. Learn more about abuse and safety measures here.

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Planning for Safety & Supporting Others

Planning to leave an abusive relationship can be difficult at best, traumatic or even life threatening at worst. Learn ways to plan for safety or support survivors.

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Challenges for Survivors of Abusive Relationships

Abusive relationships are extremely complex situations, and it can be extremely difficult to leave. It's not as simple as just walking away — learn more about the reasons.

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What to Do After Sexual Assault & Supporting Others

If you’re a victim of sexual violence, it is hard to know what to do, where to go, or who to trust. For friends & family, it can also be difficult to know how to respond. Learn more here.

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Effects of Sexual Violence

Sexual violence impacts the whole person — mind, body, relationships, behavior, and sense of safety. Learn more about the mental, physical, and emotional impacts survivors experience.

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About Grooming

Find out how perpetrators of child sexual abuse groom children to manipulate, exploit, and abuse them, and how to recognize the signs to keep kids safe.

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Types of Child Abuse and Warning Signs

Learn more about the different types of child abuse and how to recognize the signs a child may be experiencing abuse.

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About Human Trafficking

Find out more about what Human Trafficking is and the types of trafficking that exists in our communities.

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Myths vs. Facts of Trafficking

Trafficking & Exploitation have a lot of myths and misconceptions, and most people think it only happens in big cities. Get the real facts & how it happens here.

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Warning Signs & Risk Factors for Trafficking & Exploitation

Learn what the warning signs are that you can look for and who may be at a greater risk of being a victim of exploitation.

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Online Safety Tips & Resources

Learn ways to keep yourself or your kids safe from exploitation and other resources to combat human trafficking and exploitation.

Get in touch

Catskill Location & 24hr Support Helpline

Call our REACH & Child Advocacy Center helpline anytime, 24 hours a day at 518.943.4482. Trained staff provide crisis counseling and support services.

Located at 455 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414

Hudson Location

Our Child Advocacy Center in Hudson is available for Columbia County cases. Call 518.697.3320 for assistance. Please call our 24 hour helpline at 518.943.4482 if you need assistance after hours.

Located at 946 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534

See Something, Say Something

Our REACH and CAC Centers for crime and abuse serve over 500 children, families, and adults each year. In the case of children, they can be too afraid, and sometimes too young, to speak up for themselves. They need help from others.

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