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  • Home
  • Our Mission
    • PQI
  • Our Services
    • First Column
      • Credit Counseling
      • Individual & Family Counseling
      • Nurturing Adolescent Program
    • Second Column
      • Domestic Violence Services
      • Rape & Sexual Assualt
      • Safe Shelter
  • Purple Ribbon Thrift Store
  • Events
  • Giving
    • Give Now
  • Updates
  • Volunteer
  • Contact

What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault is defined as any act committed against a person’s will by force, coercion, or trickery that is of a sexual nature. It includes unwanted touching or kissing, rape, attempted rape, marital rape, sexual harassment, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and indecent exposure. Sexual assault is a crime. Its not about sex, rather its about control and dominance.

Rape & Sexual Assault

Sexual violence affects millions of Americans every year. On average, there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States (RAINN, 2019). You are not alone.

Sexual assault can create intense feelings and emotions, including fear, a sense of helplessness, anxiety, anger, and shame. These feelings are normal and can be difficult to cope with, especially if they worsen over time.

We are here to help and offer support through our free services.

  • 24/7 Support – Call/Text 828-302-6952
  • Support Groups and Counseling
  • Court Advocacy
  • Hospital Support and Advocacy for Rape Victims
    (Advocates are available 24/7 to meet victims at the hospital to provide emotional support and provide information about options, rights and resources)

 

NEW in 2021

Support services specifically for LGBTQIA+ survivors have been added to this program! We now have a victim advocate dedicated to serving this population and are offering support groups, crisis counseling, yoga therapy, referrals, and secondary support for family members. This new service is made possible by grant funding via the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. For more information, please call 828-244-7164 or email mkerekes@fgcservices.com.

 

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We accept most insurances. our sliding fee scale and other payment options are also available to cover the cost of services. For more information on our services, please call us at 828-322-1400.

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  • Family Guidance Center
  • 17 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
  • 828.322.1400
  • familyguidance@fgcservices.com
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