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Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center Inc.

Mission Statement. ?Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. promotes choices for healthier lives and safer communities by providing professional assistance to those in need of prevention, crisis intervention, criminal justice alternatives, community outreach and substance abuse and mental health treatment ser

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Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center Inc.

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    1. Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center Inc. Supervisor: Jennifer Stancil, MSW, LCSW (910) 392-7460 jstancil@coastalhorizons.org 615 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412

    2. Mission Statement “Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. promotes choices for healthier lives and safer communities by providing professional assistance to those in need of prevention, crisis intervention, criminal justice alternatives, community outreach and substance abuse and mental health treatment services.”

    3. History of Rape Crisis Center 1972- Crisis line in operation. Between 1972 &1980 employees voluntarily offer services to specific victims of rape and sexual assault. 1980- Rape Task force formed, offering 24/7 services to victims and community education programs. 1985- Renamed Rape Crisis Center.

    4. Population Served Sexual assault/abuse victims seeking medical, investigative, forensic evidence collection, legal and supportive counseling and therapy services on an individual, community and multi-disciplinary basis, free of charge. From 2004-2005, RCC served 313 new victims, 343 continuing clients and responded to the hospital for 108 rapes. On average there are over 2 rapes/week reported in New Hanover CO.

    5. Funding Council for Women/Domestic Violence Commission- General Sexual Assault Funds and Rape Prevention Funds. Department of Health and Human Services-General Sexual Assault and Rape Prevention Funds. Governor’s Crime Commission-VOCA City of Wilmington New Hanover Co. Cape Fear United Way Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

    6. Funding Continued Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC Community TIES Award Program Fundraisers Private Donations

    7. Duties Rape Victims Advocate -On call 48 hours per month to respond to the hospital when victimization is reported. Support for Victim & informing them of their rights and options. In office- observe and co-facilitate group therapy sessions (survivors), teen workshops, and observe individual therapy sessions.

    8. In Crisis? Crisis Line Hotline (910) 392-7408 First Call for Help (910) 397-0497 Rape Crisis Center (910) 392-6936 Toll Free Hotline 800-672-2903

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