During this current public health crisis, families are facing uncertainty and new, unprecedented challenges. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has compiled a list of resources that may help you navigate these challenges.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s offices are currently closed, but employees are working to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse via telehealth services. To learn more, contact our 24/7 Crisis & Support Hotline, which is available by text/call at (216) 619-6192 or by chatting on our website.
Call or Text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat online, any time.
Dear Friends,
Sexual violence does not stop during times of public health crises. In fact, for far too many survivors of rape and sexual abuse, home is not a safe place to be – especially if they live with their abuser.
Over the past month, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has provided critical, high-quality healing services to over 900 survivors and their loved ones through phone, text, online chat and telehealth video conferencing.
But we know there are many, many more survivors that need help during this difficult time.
Please consider a donation today so we can continue to provide critical healing services when survivors need it most.
With gratitude,
Sondra Miller
President & CEO
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is committed to providing high-quality healing services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their loved ones during this difficult time. Our office locations are closed until further notice.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center continues to offer the following services to current and new clients:
Call or text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020, or chat online.
STAR Hotline
855-431-STAR (7827)
24/7 Crisis & Support Hotline
Call or text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat online.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center se compromete a proveer servicios de recuperación y sanación de alta calidad para las víctimas de violaciones y abusos sexuales y sus seres queridos en este momento difícil. Nuestras oficinas están cerradas hasta nuevo aviso.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center continúa ofreciendo los siguientes servicios a clientes actuales y nuevos:
Llame al (216) 619-6192 o solicite una cita en línea.
Línea directa del STAR (inglés)
855-431-STAR (7827)
Línea de asistencia (inglés)
Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al: (216) 619-6192 o al (440) 423-2020 o chatee en línea.
We hear you. This is hard.
In the last three weeks, 931 of you have connected with us over phone, text, online chat and telehealth video conferencing. You’ve told us that “being trapped at home with an abuser is the worst thing that could happen.”
You’ve let us know that the support systems you have worked hard to build are simply not available to you right now.
You’ve shared that you are struggling to meet your and your family’s basic needs and need help finding safe shelter and food and accessing unemployment benefits.
Some of you have expressed disappointment that your court hearing has been postponed – yet again – and that you don’t know how you can possibly wait any longer to seek justice.
We are here for you.
And we remind you:
We understand the current public health crisis has taken away some of your coping strategies, and we are standing by to help you find new ones.
All of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s services continue to operate via telehealth and teleservices, and we are honored that you continue to trust us with your care and healing journey.
Our advocates are available 24/7 via phone, text and online chat to support survivors and their loved ones through these unprecedented times. Our counseling, victim assistance and case management services, as well as our specialized services for victims of human trafficking, are all available via telehealth and teleservices.
Contact our hotline 24/7 for support, information, or to schedule an appointment.
We will get through this difficult time together. You are not alone, and we will continue to provide you with the support and services you need to get through in the coming weeks and months.
Be well,
Sondra Miller, President & CEO
Dear Friends:
We are heartbroken to share that Sing Out! for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, our signature benefit event, will be postponed to a date that is yet to be determined. In light of the current public health crisis, it is inconceivable that we would put our beloved volunteer chorale members at risk by starting our rehearsal schedule next month.
I am sorry to our volunteer leaders, including Co-Chairs Kathie Brandt and Michael Jeans and our Chorale Director Kathryn Harsha who have already invested hours and hours of preparation time. I am sorry to our chorale members who look forward to the sense of community that Sing Out! provides. I am sorry to all the individuals that have already stepped up and offered to help make this event a success. And I am sorry to the community that we will not have the opportunity to lift up survivors of rape and sexual abuse in the same way we have done over the past two decades.
Mostly, I am worried that the tough decision to postpone Sing Out! could have a negative impact on the survivors of rape and sexual abuse who count on our services and support for their healing. Our clients should not have to suffer any more than they already have.
The Board of Directors shares my commitment to ensure Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has the financial resources to maintain these services throughout this difficult time and beyond. We will be exploring alternative ways to share the spirit of Sing Out! later in the year. We are also asking our sponsors, donors and friends to continue your plans to pledge financial support to our mission.
Please make a donation to ensure that survivors of rape and sexual abuse in our community can continue to access critical services when they need it most.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We are grateful for all that you do to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
With gratitude,
Sondra Miller
President & CEO
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s offices will remain closed until further notice, and our staff members are working remotely and continuing to provide critical services during this time:
To make an appointment for any service, contact the hotline 24/7: Call or Text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020, or chat online at www.clevelandrapecrisis.org/chat.
Sexual violence doesn’t stop during times of crisis, and the most vulnerable among us are facing even greater challenges to meet their needs.
Survivors of rape and sexual abuse in our community need help more than ever before, and we are committed to providing innovative solutions to ensure survivors can access critical services during this challenging time.
To survivors: we are here for you, and you can count on us to listen, offer emotional support, and help you find the resources you need to recover and heal.
Sincerely,
Sondra Miller
President & CEO
Las oficinas de Cleveland Rape Crisis Center permanecerán cerradas hasta nuevo aviso. Sin embargo, nuestro personal continúa trabajando de manera distante, virtual y/o via telefónica ofreciendo servicios importantes en este momento de crisis:
*Disponibles en español
Puede solicitar una cita para cualquier servicio, llame al 216-619-6192 o solicite una cita en línea.
La violencia sexual no se detiene durante tiempos de crisis. Las personas más vulnerables de hecho, enfrentan mayores desafíos para satisfacer sus necesidades básicas.
Actualmente en nuestra comunidad, las víctimas de violación y abuso sexual necesitan más ayuda que nunca antes. Nosotros estamos comprometidos a brindar soluciones innovadoras para garantizar que las víctimas puedan acceder los servicios críticos y de emergencia durante esta etapa tan difícil.
A las víctimas: estamos aquí para ti y puedes contar con nosotros para que te escuchemos, ofrezcamos apoyo emocional y te ayudemos a encontrar los recursos que necesites para recuperarte y sanar.
Atentamente,
Sondra Miller
Presidenta y Directora Ejecutiva
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s first priority is the health and safety of our clients and employees.
As a result of the guidance issued by the Governor and the Ohio Department of Health, we are making a few temporary shifts to some of our services to minimize the risk of virus transmission.
Our offices are currently closed. Our employees are working remotely to continue to provide essential support to survivors of rape and sexual abuse in our community.
Hotline: Our hotline services will remain open during this time, and survivors, their loved ones and members of the community are welcome to call, text or chat online 24/7.
Counseling, Victim Assistance, and Case Management: Clients with scheduled appointments will be contacted individually by their service provider to reschedule. We encourage survivors who are looking to begin services to request an appointment online, or call the hotline at 216-619-6192, and our team will explore your individual needs with you.
We will continue to monitor information and guidance from our state and local governments during this time.
If you have any questions about our services during this time, please call the hotline at (216) 619-6192.
Thank you,
Sondra Miller
President & CEO
Call or Text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat online, any time.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s offices are closed, and staff are working remotely to provide services for survivors. Please click here to read our latest services update (March 20, 2020.)
For immediate assistance, please call or text our hotline, or chat 24/7 for information and support.
Call or Text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat online, any time.
