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- EIN 46-0820046
- (575) 313-6203
- 905 N Hudson St Silver City NM 88061-5513 USA
- www.silverregionalsass.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Mental Health, Sexual Assault Services
Mission: The mission of silver regional sexual assault support services is to empower individuals, families, and communities impacted by sexual violence through support, advocacy, and education in rural southwestern new mexico. Our vision is a world in which all people are safe, valued and free from any form of violence and oppression.
Programs: The agency provides crisis as well as long-term services to survivors and their families seeking healing from sexual violence. A 24- hour crisis hotline is offered to provide immediate assistance to primary and secondary sexual violence survivors. There are trained volunteer advocates on call 24/7 for crisis services such as accompaniment to law enforcement, accessing immediate resources, sexual assault nurse examiners exams, and any other crisis intervention necessary to assist the caller. Personnel follow-up with clients that have received crisis services to assure their current and long-term needs are met. Other services include emergency hotel accommodation, bus passes, emergency food items, assistance with various governmental applications, court accompaniment, advocacy, case management, counseling and referrals for relevant community support and resources. Personnel provide training to community members and agencies covering the various issues related to sexual violence.