Sexual Abuse / DV Support Groups

SEXUAL ABUSE

Adult Female Support Group – support for women who are victims of sexual assault. No fee. Sponsored by YWCA Rape Crisis Center. Group meets Wednesday evenings at the YWCA Downtown, 1018 Jefferson Avenue. Eight week closed sessions. Call for more information. 419.241.3235.  www.ywcatoledo.org

Adult Male Support Group – Support for males who have been victims of sexual assault. No fee. Sponsored by YWCA Rape Crisis Center. Meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at YWCA Downtown, 1018 Jefferson Avenue. Eight week closed sessions. Call for more information. 419.241.3235.  www.ywcatoledo.org

Mothers Support Group – YWCA Teen Services – For mothers of Teen Support Group participants who need support or aid with their issues. No fee. Meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at the YWCA Downtown, 1018 Jefferson Avenue. Call for more information. 419.241.3235.  www.ywcatoledo.org

Incest survivors - women, non-therapist facilitated, 3-4:30 p.m., Sundays except holidays, People Called Women, 3153 W. Central Ave.

Non-offending parent support, Children’s Advocacy Center, for parents whose child has been hurt by physical or sexual abuse. Professional staff. Call to confirm attendance: 419-292-2927.

Rape Crisis Center hot line provides crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to survivors of sexual assault, 24 hours, seven days. Information: 419-241-7273.

Raphah, lesbians with abuse issues, on Thursdays at Eagle’s Wing Christian Church, 1483 West Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-476-8197.

Survivors of rape and incest meet 6-7:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at 2092 South Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Information: 734-242-8711.

Women victims support group covers topics of concern to rape survivors such as: managing fear, anger, developing coping skills, and personal safety. Free. Transportation aid available. For times, dates, and locations: 419-241-7006.

Domestic violence and sexual assault, for adults and children ages 12-17 years, survivors, and parents of children who have been sexually assaulted. YWCA-affiliated. Information: 419-241-7273.

Domestic violence and dating violence support offered. Violence Intervention To Advocate Life-choices (VITAL) provides a confidential setting where survivors can discuss concerns. Free child care and transportation are provided. Advocates available 24 hours a day to provide emotional and legal support, assist with safety plans, and provide options and referrals. Call The Link: 800-472-9411. For meeting locations and times call: 419-352-9504, ext. 3516, to speak to an advocate call 800-472-9411 or 419-352-1545.