Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center

07/03/2025

📢 Our office will be closed Friday July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
While we’re away, our 24/7 crisis hotline remains open to support anyone in need: (540) 434-2272.

06/18/2025

In observance of Juneteenth, our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19. If you need support, our 24/7 crisis hotline remains available for talk and text at (540) 434-2272.

We recognize that the legacy of racial injustice continues to impact the experiences of Black survivors of sexual violence and child abuse. Barriers to safety, healing, and justice persist. Honoring Juneteenth means acknowledging those truths—and recommitting to building services and systems that are equitable, trauma-informed, and rooted in dignity. Freedom is not just the absence of violence and harm; it is the presence of safety, voice, and healing. We stand with all survivors and continue working toward a future where no one is silenced or left behind.

05/26/2025

Our offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Our Crisis Hotline is open. Talk/Text 540-434-2272 and chat at www.thecollinscenter.org

05/14/2025

✨ We're hiring! Join the Collins Center team. ✨
We're looking for two bilingual professionals to support survivors and lead prevention education in our community:

👩‍👧‍👦 Bilingual Family Advocate
🎙️ Bilingual Forensic Interviewer & Prevention Specialist

These are full-time, salaried roles (with benefits) based in Harrisonburg, VA and with some travel to Luray, VA.

Both positions require professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

Neither position requires the applicant to have completed formal advocacy or forensic interviewing training. Candidates may be hired based on their willingness to learn and ability to demonstrate the necessary competencies through relevant professional experience, practical application of skills, or equivalent work in comparable settings.

Some candidates may choose to apply for both roles and Collins Center will utilize the recruitment process to help determine best fit.

Be part of a mission-driven team working to end sexual violence and support healing.

📩 For More Information or to Apply: contact erin@thecollinscenter.org
Please include resume and a cover letter.

04/24/2025

Thank you to for covering the 2025 Chocolate Walk! Chris out this informative article and get your tickets today before the price increases tomorrow! $30 Advanced and &35 App Day tomorrow until we’re sold out.

04/18/2025

💚 Thank You! 💚

We are grateful for the outpouring of support during this year’s Great Community Give! Every dollar from our community helps us continue to provide free, trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in our community.

Every donation, every share, every message of encouragement means the world to us—and to the people we serve. 💬💚

THANK YOU for believing in the work of the Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center.
Together, we are building a safer, more compassionate community. 💪🌿

04/17/2025

🍫 Sneak Peek Alert! 🍫

We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of this year's event map and announce sweet stops you'll enjoy during our upcoming Chocolate Walk! We are so grateful to the incredible downtown Harrisonburg businesses who are generously hosting tasting sites and making this event truly special. 💛

A big thank you to Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance for helping cultivate a vibrant, thriving downtown community where events like ours can flourish. 🌟

📅 Friday, April 25th | 4–7pm
🎟️ Tickets: $30 in advance | $35 day of

Support the Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center and treat yourself to a sweet stroll through the heart of downtown!

04/15/2025

🌱 TOMORROW is the Great Community Give! 🌱
Your support helps us keep critical services like our free, confidential crisis chat and hotline available 24/7 to survivors in our community.
💬 Chat. www.thecollinscenter.org
📞 Call or text. 540-434-2272
💚 Always free.
👉 Help us reach our goal and keep services to our community strong — donate during the Great Community Give on April 16!

📲 Learn more & give here: https://www.greatcommunitygive.org/organizations/collins-center and at the link in our bio

04/09/2025

🚨 One Week Until The Great Community Give! 🚨
As funding for victim services, research and prevention education hangs in the balance, your support is more critical than ever.

On April 16, you can be part of something powerful.
Your gift helps provide free, local support to survivors of child abuse and sexual violence—when they need it most. 💜

🗓️ Mark your calendar.
💻 Plan to give.
💛 Be a difference maker.

04/02/2025

Event posters are going up this week around town! We are so grateful for the expert design work of who keep our event materials creative and fresh. We are also grateful for community sponsors like who help sponsor our mission all year long! Tickets are available at our link in bio and on our website. Ticket prices go up on the day of the event, so don’t wait!

03/26/2025

🚨 Don't miss out! 🚨 Last Call for Early Bird Ticket Prices!

Ticket prices for the 2025 Chocolate Walk increase on April 1!

All proceeds benefit Collins Center and Child Advocacy Center. 🎟️ Secure your spot now and save before the price goes up. Don't wait—register today!

🔗 Purchase tickets at link in bio

Help us make this year's Chocolate Walk the SWEETEST one yet! All proceeds support Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center!

03/26/2025

🚨 Don't miss out! 🚨 Last Call for Early Bird pricing for Chocolate Walk 2025 tickets; ticket prices increase on April 1! 🎟️ Secure your spot now and save before the price goes up. Don't wait—register today! For tickets, check out our website or the link in bio.