Townhall II Portage RCC

Our helpline is available 24/7 at 330-678-HELP (4357). Our kind, knowledgeable specialists are trained to help you cope with suicidal thoughts, grief, depression, addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and more. We are always more than happy to provide emotional support, education, and resources to members of our community!!

We would like to say a huge "welcome!" to the students of Kent State University and Hiram College. We're here to serve both students and faculty at these wonderful colleges

Remember, you can speak to an advocate 24/7 at 330.678.HELP(4357). We're here to talk.

It was not your fault.

ATTENTION!!
Akron General Hospital is in need of MEDIUM sized women's clothing to stock their new SANE unit. The clothes should be loose and comfy (please no tight fitting items!).
Items can be dropped off at Townhall II, 155 N Water St, Kent.

Making Space for Trans People in the #MeToo Movement

All survivors deserve to be heard. Our advocated undergo SafeZone Training, which teaches them how to provide inclusive advocacy to members of the LGBTQ+ community. No matter who you are, we want to talk to you. Call anytime at 330-678-HELP.

https://www.aclualabama.org/en/news/making-space-trans-people-metoo-movement

aclualabama.org Campaigns like and have brought sexual harassment to the forefront of the national conscience like never before. But the conversation hasn’t been as inclusive as it should be. The movement must do more to reflect the voices and needs of the transgender community, a demographic that...

Paws for Peace Event Survey

If you attended Paws for Peace, you can fill out a short survey about your experience here:

mailchi.mp We are so grateful to have community support for our R**e Crisis Center Services. With the help of our sponsors, we raised over $500 dollars to help with event costs. Personal donations also brought in over $300 to help with program costs and aftercare kits. Our aftercare kits support sexual assault...

Tip Sheet: Family Safety Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities | Stop It Now

Do you have a child with disabilities? Safety plan against abuse here:

stopitnow.org Tip Sheet: Family Safety Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities NOTE: These tip sheets provide parents and caregivers of children with disabilities the information they need to keep their child safe from sexual abuse. Every child, disability, means of communication, and family situation....

Talking to Your Kids About S*xual Assault | RAINN

In case you missed yesterday's video, check out this tip sheet on talking to your kids about sexual assault:

rainn.org Conversations about sexual assault can be a part of the safety conversations you’re already having, like knowing when to speak up, how to take care of friends, and listening to your gut.

10 books to find comfort in after surviving a sexual assault

Can you recommend a good book for a survivor?

hellogiggles.com With April being S*xual Assault Awareness Month, we're taking some time to talk about all the different ways sexual assault can affect one's life, and what…

What is S*xual Violence?
R**e, in**st, child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, unwanted sexual contact, and sexual harassment.
1 in 6 women will experience r**e or attempted r**e some time in their lives.
1 out of every 10 r**e victims are male.
21% of TGQN (transgender, genderqueer, nonconforming) college students have been sexually assaulted.