National Resources

The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a valuable resource for both victim/survivors and those that support them. It is operated by RAINN.

To visit their site, click here.

RAINN is the nation’s largest sexual assault resource center. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Their website provides valuable resources for both victim/survivors and those that support them.

To visit their site, click here.

While the National Sexual Violence Resource Center does not provide direct services to victims/survivors, it does provide research & tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.

To visit their site, click here.

Victim Connect Resource is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime. 

While not specifically focused on sexual violence, it can help connect victims/survivors to valuable resources.

To visit their site, click here.

The CDC, while not a sexual violence specific resource, does have valuable statistics and resources on sexual violence.

To visit their site, click here.

California Resources

Centro La Familia provides a broad range of services to victims/survivors of various crimes. They do provide culturally competent services to victims/survivors of sexual violence.

To visit their site, specifically their sexual violence section, click here.

ValorUS® (VALOR) is a California-based, national organization and California’s sexual assault coalition committed to advancing equity and ending sexual violence. 

To visit their site, click here.

Local Resources

Valley Crisis Center
 
 

Valley Crisis Center is the only agency in Merced County that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual violence.

Find our resources here.