Sexual Assualt Counseling

Please get help.

If the sexual assault just happened and you are in immediate danger call 911. The YWCA Emergency Shelters can provide short-term safe shelter for victims of sexual assault. You can call or text 1-866-YES-YWCA 24 hours a day.

  • Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

  • Sexual assault can result in pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and injury.

Begin The Healing Process

At the YWCA, we understand how difficult a sexual assault or sexual abuse can be and we want to help you heal. Our "New Hope" sexual assault survivor's program provides free, confidential individual and group counseling in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.

Our services are available to any adult who has been recently sexually assaulted or has experienced a sexual assault at any time in their life.

Safety Planning

· Carry a cell phone and keep it charged.

· Keep keys readily accessible.

· Keep a list of contact information of supportive friends, family, and professionals.

· Create a list of emergency phone numbers and resources available.

· Remain aware of your surroundings.

YWCA North Central Indiana services include:

· Emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence

· Safety planning

· Supportive Housing

· Counseling & case management for both adults & children

· Child care

· Access to healthcare services

· Sexual assault counseling

· Economic empowerment classes

· Self-sufficiency education

· Substance Abuse treatment & groups

· Legal Advocacy including help obtaining civil protective orders

· Community educational programs on domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence

In Crisis?

Call 1-866-YES-YWCA