Valley Crisis Center provides victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking a way to reach out for help 24-Hours a day, 7 Days a week through our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline. The advocates who answer this crisis line are familiar with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, as well as the resources available to to victims in Merced County.
Not in Merced County? Advocates will try to find resources in your area.
You can call the crisis line at any time to get immediate crisis support. Advocates are trained to help you move through crises related to intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
After an assessment, appointments may be scheduled over the phone depending on the advocate on the line. After hours volunteers do not have access to the online appointment calendars.
24-Hour Crisis Response
"This is the first time I felt l like my decision was being respected. It feels great"
A survivor after being told by an advocate they did not have to go through a forensic exam.
"I didn't know what an EPO was so I turned it down at first, but then my advocate explained it to me, and I am glad they did. Now I feel safer."
"Having to talk to the police was scary. I'm glad an advocate was there to support me"
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We provide 24-Hour crisis response at the request of the police, emergency room or other community partners. Due to safety of staff and survivors, we cannot respond to a home without the police there.
If you would like to speak to an advocate in person, you can come see us at our main office, or you can call the police and ask to have an advocate come out with the officer.