Female-identified Sexual Violence Support Group (healingSPACE)
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor’s experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, whether the history of sexual assault or abuse occurred recently or in the past.
This an open female identified support group for survivors of sexual trauma. This is an ongoing therapeutic group that is led by a masters-level licensed clinician. Open enrollment and is 18+.
A phone screening and intake are required prior to joining a group. It is important that the group be a good fit for both the new individual and the existing group. For more information about our support groups, please call 201-447-2227.
The only service of its kind in Bergen County, healingSPACE: A Sexual Violence Resource Center operates the countywide 24-hour sexual assault hotline. The hotline is staffed 24/7 by trained advocates to assist in crisis intervention, information and referrals, and to support anyone who has questions or is looking for information related to the issue of sexual violence. Anyone can call regardless of when the assault has occurred, whether hours or years ago.
To reach an advocate through our 24-hour hotline, please call 201-487-2227. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can email us at: [email protected]
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Last Updated: 06/26/23
YWCA Northern New Jersey
The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. Across the globe, the YW has more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2.6 million members and participants in 300 local associations in the United States.
24-Hour Sexual Violence Hotline (healingSPACE)
This hotline is for anyone with questions or concerns regarding sexual violence. Trained advocates provide support, information, referral, and crisis interventions to survivors, their loved ones, and the community. This is a free and confidential 24/7 hotline.
healingSPACE: The Sexual Violence Resource Center in Bergen County
healingSPACE is the sexual violence resource center for all of Bergen County. We provide a confidential, trauma-informed support to victims and survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, including our crisis 24/7 hotline and other services. Support is available to anyone ages 13 years and up who has experienced sexual trauma, whether it happened hours or years ago.
Male-identified Sexual Violence Support Group (healingSPACE)
This an open male-identified support group for victims and survivors of sexual abuse and violence. This is an ongoing therapeutic group that is led by a Masters-level licensed clinician. Open enrollment and is 25+.