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24/7 Hotline

DCRCC’s 24-hour hotline receives thousands of calls annually. Callers include survivors of rape and incest, their friends and relatives, and professionals who work with them. Many callers have histories of sexual assault, but choose to contact us years or even decades after the assault has occurred. Trained volunteer counselors provide immediate support to callers as well as referrals to resources.

Phone

(202) 333-RAPE (7273)

Hours

24/7, including holidays

Counseling Services

The DC Rape Crisis Center offers free counseling for survivors and significant others (family, friends, and partners). The DC Rape Crisis Center’s model for counseling is based on the empowerment model, which stresses the inherent wisdom and knowledge of people to heal and direct their own lives. DCRCC’s therapists are helpers, not directors, in the lives of our clients. Sessions are guided by what the survivor wants to do in his or her life.

Confidentiality: All information is confidential within the DC Rape Crisis Center, including information shared with one’s counselor and the fact that the person is receiving services at the center. No information will be disclosed without a signed release. The only exception to our strict confidentiality policy is if the individual poses a threat to her/himself or to others, or if there is a situation involving ongoing child abuse.

Intake

Call our business line at (202) 232-0789 to schedule a 50-minute intake session. Intakes are an information gathering session, when a counselor will collect basic information about you, your background, and your experiences. The counselor will also discuss what you are dealing with presently and what you hope to achieve through counseling.

Support Groups

To view upcoming support groups take a look at our events page.

Address

Most support groups meet at a confidential location in North-East Washington, DC.

Phone

Support groups and self-defense groups are held throughout the year. Please call our business line at (202) 232-0789 to participate in a group.

DCRCC Publications

DCRCC Programs, Services and General Information
DC Rape Crisis Center General Brochure
The Lighthouse Center for Healing
Sexual Assault is Everyone’s Problem

Survivors
If You’ve Been Raped

Children & Adolescents
Counseling Services for Children and Adolescents Healing from Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse: A Brochure for Parents
Child Sexual Abuse: A Brochure for Teachers

Special Populations
Sexual Violence & Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer People
Sexual Assault & the Older Woman
Substance Abuse & Sexual Violence

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