- Crisis intervention
- Information on victims’ legal rights and protections
- Help with the criminal justice process
- Emotional support
- Help with safety planning
- Help preparing victim impact statements for courts and parole boards
- Intervention with creditors, landlords, and employers on behalf of the victim
- Help finding shelter and transportation
- Referrals to other services
- Assistance with compensation applications
- Information on sexual assault prevention
- Support Groups

You do not have to go through the trauma of sexual violence alone.
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) counselors are here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and can provide a wide array of services in Chemung, Schuyler, & Steuben counties.
We’re here with you. You are not alone.
To protect our clients, staff, and our community during this public health crisis, we are moving to a virtual support and advocacy model. We will be communicating with clients and community partners over the phone and video chat and will continue to provide services to as many people as possible. Advocates are always available through our 24-hour hotline.
Short-term counseling is available for both victims and their loved ones. All counseling is free and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are not alone.
If you are facing the trauma of sexual violence - call our hotline today. We provide a wide array of services and are here to help.
SARC offers free & confidential services
24 hours a day & 7 days a week, to ALL survivors of sexual violence in Chemung, Schuyler, & Steuben counties.
Become a Volunteer Advocate
Certified by New York State Department of Health, our comprehensive training course for Volunteer Advocates builds skills that may transfer to educational, career or personal goals. Trained Volunteer Advocates are “on call” a few shifts a month. Often, volunteers provide survivors with initial phone counseling, in-person support, and advocacy during a hospital exam or meeting with law enforcement. Volunteers rely on seasoned staff members for consultation or assistance as needed. Serving on the Volunteer Advocate team creates a shared sense of purpose, and provides rewarding experiences.
Additional Information
Law Enforcement
Steuben County Sheriff's Office
Chemung County Sheriff's Office
Schuyler County Sheriff's Office
New York State Police
Hospitals
Steuben County
Corning Hospital
St. James Mercy Hospital
Chemung County
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
St. Joseph's Hospital
Schuyler County
Schuyler Hospital
Local Domestic Violence Programs
Steuben County
Arbor Development (The Net)
(800) 286-3407 (24 hour hotline)
Chemung County
Salvation Army Safehouse
(607) 732-1979 (24 hour hotline)
Schuyler County
First Step Victim Services
(607) 742-9629 (24 hour hotline)
More Information about Sexual Violence
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Healthy relationship building
Dating violence prevention
Additional Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Book an Appointment
Or call 1-800-230-7526