Support Groups, Survivors of Sexual Assault

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA) provides a safe place to share your story of abuse and to receive the support and validation you need.  Our goal is that anyone who participates either in a therapeutic support group or in a psychoeducational group receives both practical and emotional support regarding their sexual violence experience. Group facilitators will help participants understand that the abuse or assault was not their fault and that their reactions are normal.

RCASA may periodically offer support groups that empower and encourage while helping participants feel less isolated in their experiences with sexual violence. Groups are held periodically.  A support group for secondary survivors of sexual assault may be available to family, loved ones and friends of victims of sexual assault.  Girl Talk is available for females ages 16 to 19.  Call the office at  540-371-6771 to find out more information about ongoing groups.

• Call 540-371-1666 for the RCASA Crisis hotline. Available 24/7.
• Call 800-552-7096 for the Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect hotline. 
• Call 800-838-8238 for the Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault hotline.