Hope
Healing
Empowerment
for survivors of sexual assault
It’s not your fault.
Call the RISE helpline at 845-791-9595.
Talk to someone you can trust.
Sexual Assault Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week crisis intervention is provided. Trained staff and volunteers are on hand at all times to provide understanding and confidentiality to our callers.
Information & Referral
Callers are given factual information on a variety of community agencies that are available for further assistance. The caller’s and/or client’s needs are identified and appropriate referrals are provided, including phone numbers and addresses enabling each individual to secure the help they seek.
Support Groups
Several support groups meet weekly at the RISE office under the direction of a trained professional in an atmosphere that encourages them to talk through their traumatic experiences and to help one another in their recovery. Day and evening support groups are offered.
Counseling
Confidential counseling is provided by professional RISE staff to survivors, their families and their friends.
Police, Court & Emergency Room Advocacy
Specially trained volunteers are available to victims and their families, to provide information and support through medical and legal processes.
Education
The RISE staff will conduct prevention education workshops for schools, faith communities, civic and social groups.
Volunteer Training
Each volunteer receives 30 hours of initial training on rape and sexual assault, victim reactions and referral sources, with an additional 10 hours of in-service training each year.
Talk to someone you can trust.
Helpline | 845-791-9595
After a Sexual Assault
- Go to a safe place.
- Call a friend or family member that you trust.
- Try not to wash, douche, brush your teeth, change clothing or make any changes to the scene of the crime before going to the hospital or contacting police.
- Go to a hospital, Planned Parenthood health center or your own doctor as soon as possible for treatment of injuries, collection of evidence and to ease any fears about pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. Bring a change of clothing with you.
Reporting the crime to the police is your choice. If you are unsure about reporting, it is still advisable to seek medical evaluation. A doctor will examine you and collect evidence.
When you are calm, it is helpful to write down the details of the assault so that you will remember more for future legal proceedings.
Education Programs
Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley | RISE offers a variety of workshops and programs for students, educators, law enforcement personnel and human services professionals. RISE is co-sponsored by the New York State Department of Health and the New York Crime Victims Board.
Education programs are tailored to meet specific group needs and requests. Interactive programs can include video material, role playing and group discussion. Education programs address common myths, attitudes and stereotypes that can lead to sexual violence.
Workshops and programs include:
- Healthy Relationships
- Sexual Harassment
- Date/Acquaintance Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Good Touch/Bad Touch/Confusing Touch
- Sexual Health
Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley | RISE
14 Prince Street
P.O. Box 1012
Monticello, NY 12701
845-791-9595
For more information or to set up a workshop call RISE at 845-791-5308.
Take care of yourself.
