Victim Services

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The YWCA York is closed from 5/28/12 through 6/1/12.

 

  • Our hotline and shelter services will continue as normal during this week.

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  • Legal Advocacy during that week will be provided by Hanover YWCA’s Safe Home Program. They can be reached at 717-632-0007.

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  • During this time, if you have a mental health crisis or feel that you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else, please go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room or call Crisis Intervention for assistance. (717-851-5320 or 1-800-673-2496).

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  • Below is a list of additional resources:

    • ACCESS Hotline (DV) 717-846-5400

    VAC Hotline (sexual assault & other crimes) 717-854-3131

    Lancaster YWCA (Sexual Assault Center) Hotline: 717-392-7273

    Safe Home (Hanover) (Domestic Violence) 717-632-0007

    Survivors (Gettysburg) (Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault) 1-800-787-8106

    or 717-334-9777

    York County Children’s Advocacy Center 717-718-4253

    York County Children, Youth and Families 717-846-8496

    Crisis Intervention (WellSpan) 717-851-5320

    or 1-800-673-2496

    York County District Attorney’s Office 717-771-9960

    FIRST (Free Information & Referral Service Teleline) 717-755-1000

    Childline 1-800-932-0131

    PA Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) 1-800-692-7445

    PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) 1-800-932-4632

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

    National Human Trafficking Resource Center 1-888-373-7888

     

    empowering victims of sexual and domestic violence and other violent crime

    joint logo - VAC-ACCESS-YW YWCA York now has a comprehensive victim services department.  ACCESS-York is a program that seeks to eliminate domestic violence and offer support, education, and a safe environment for victims of domestic violence.  As of January 1, 2008, ACCESS-York became a program of YWCA York.

    As of January 1, 2009, the Victim Assistance Center (VAC) became a program of YWCA York. VAC provides crisis intervention, information, advocacy, ongoing counseling, and support to the people of York County who are victims of sexual violence or other violent crimes. VAC and ACCESS lead three countywide task forces to ensure victims of crime receive quality treatment. 

    SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH KICKOFF AND EVENTS

    Since 2001, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center have officially observed April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The Victim Assistance Center, a program of YWCA York, will hold a SAAM kickoff event on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at noon, where the Mayor of York City will read a proclamation. The event will be held at the northwest corner of Continental Square. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the York County Administration Center at 28 E. Market Street. Members of the community are invited to show support for the elimination of sexual violence in York County.

     

    If you are unable to attend the SAAM kickoff event, there are many other opportunities to participate throughout the month of April. The Teal Ribbon Campaign will be held all month and ribbons can be picked up at Rutter’s Farm Stores and all SAAM events. Businesses can participate by offering a Jeans for Justice Day fundraiser to their employees. Other events include:

     

     

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    Become a volunteer for ACCESS-York and/or Victim Assistance Center (VAC).

     

    If you or someone you know needs help, please call one of our hotlines:

    For domestic violence/abuse: 717.846.5400 or 800.262.8444; In Hanover: 717.637.2235
    For sexual violence: 717.854.3131 or 800.422.3204
    For a list of resources and phone numbers, please visit our Resources page.