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If you need help now call one of the numbers below:

 

TO REACH: CALL THIS NUMBER:
Emergency Police and/or Ambulance 911
Rockland Family Shelter Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault 24-hour Hotline, Advocacy, Counseling, Information/Referrals 845-634-3344
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-942-6906
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence SPANISH Hotline 1-800-942-6908
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE

 

What to do if you are sexually assaulted:

  • Go somewhere you feel safe
  • Do not bathe, douche, clean up, change your clothes, eat or drink anything, or straighten up the area where the rape occurred.
  • CALL THE RFS RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE 845-634-3344 24 HOURS/DAY

A Rape Crisis Counselor can help you! We offer a helping hand and a strong shoulder at a time when you need it most. We can arrange to meet you at the hospital or police station. We will be there for you whether or not you decide to file a criminal complaint.

Seek counseling - Call (845) 634-3344 (RFS Sexual Assault Hotline) or discuss feelings with friends, family or community counselors.

You are not alone.

What To Do If You Are In Danger From Your Partner Or Ex-Partner:

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
  • If you are not in immediate danger but need information, support or shelter, call the RFS hotline: 845-634-3344.
  • If you want to start planning for the future, call 845-634-3344 to speak with an RFS advocate. An advocate will help you to make a safety plan and explore your options.
  • Come to a Support Group to speak with other women who are dealing with the same concerns. (Call 845-634-3344 for information about times and locations.)

You have the right to file charges against the batterer or seek a protective order. An RFS advocate can help you through this process and accompany you to Court.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE AND LIVE WITHOUT VIOLENCE IN YOUR HOME.