Get Help
24-hour Hotline: (434) 977-7273
This line is often answered by the Virginia Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline who will answer your call and pass your message to our staff who will follow-up directly. We do our best to answer urgent calls within 30 minutes and all other calls within 2-3 business days.
SARA services are available to all individuals affected by sexual violence including friends, family, and loved ones of survivors. All services are free of cost to clients.
We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and serve the city of Charlottesville as well as the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
Click here to find your local sexual and domestic violence agency.
Immediate Steps
The first few days after a sexual assault can be a very confusing time. You may have questions and be faced with difficult decisions. During this time you may not want, or be ready, to make many of these decisions. This is normal and okay.
Immediate steps include: Seeking safety, medical care and evidence collection, and engaging support.