Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc.

04/11/2026

Día 11 — Abril es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Agresión Sexual!

04/10/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Day 10🩵

Believing survivors matters—but it’s only the first step. What would it look like to truly stand with survivors?

💜 Listening without judgment
💜 Respecting each survivor’s unique experience
💜 Supporting their choices and autonomy
💜 Creating spaces where healing is possible

Survivors’ voices have always been—and will always be—the foundation of this movement. Past, present, and future, their stories guide the path forward. When we listen and honor those experiences, we move closer to a world rooted in safety, dignity, and respect.

This weekend, two of our counselors are attending an EMDR training to deepen our ability to support survivors navigating complex trauma. We are committed to continuing our learning so we can show up with the care, skill, and compassion survivors deserve.

So we ask you: How can you go beyond believing?

04/09/2026

Day 9-April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!

Thank you to State Senator Steve Stadelman for meeting with us and representatives from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault on Tuesday and discussing legislation that affects survivors of sexual violence as well as RSAC services!

04/08/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month ( ):
📣Day 8: Shout out to our awesome Volunteer Advocates!📣
Not to brag, but we have the most compassionate volunteers in town and we are honored to have them by our side here at RSAC!💞

Volunteer Advocates are essential in helping survivors feel heard, supported, and to help identify their options after a recent sexual assault. Visit our website below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Carla Mitchell, at 815-636-9811.

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

04/07/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!
📣Day 7: Day of Action-Wear Teal
RSAC staff support Teal Day 2026 on the Moon in honor of NASA astronaut Christina Koch, mission specialist currently on the Artemis II mission. Christina Koch is officially the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit and fly in the vicinity of the Moon, making her the first female lunar astronaut. 🌕
Where are you showing support today by wearing teal?

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811 24/7
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org
Donate here:
https://www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org/raising...

04/07/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!
📣Day 7: Day of Action-Wear Teal

RSAC staff support Teal Day 2026 and stand with survivors of sexual violence. Show your support for survivors by wearing teal today!

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811 24/7
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org
Donate here:
https://www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org/raising...

04/06/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!

Day 6- Save the date-Tuesday, April 7th is Day of Action for SAAM!

A simple way you can act is wear teal tomorrow and share with co-workers, friends, and family that you're wearing teal to support survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Take a picture of you in teal and tag RSAC in your pic or share in our comments tomorrow.

Want other ways to help?
~Call us and schedule a time for RSAC to come speak to your work or community group about RSAC sexual assault/abuse services and prevention programming (always age appropriate!)
~Follow RSAC's page and share often if you're not already
~Call us about becoming a volunteer
~Donate to RSAC here: https://www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org/raising-up-survivors.html

Thank you for supporting survivors!

RSAC provides free, essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois.

Services are free & confidential.

📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000 RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

04/05/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Day 5- RSAC staff and volunteers are here for you whenever you are ready to reach out!

RSAC provides free, essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability.

Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.

📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000 RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

04/04/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!

Day 4- It can feel scary to talk to kids about sexual assault/abuse but it's so important! Talking about body safety rules can help keep kids safe. Start talking with your kids now about body safety!

RSAC provides free, essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811 24/7
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000 RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org
Donate here: https://www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org/raising-up-survivors.html

04/03/2026

RSAC business phone line will close today at 12:30pm. Our crisis line is still available at (815) 636-9811.

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.

📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000 RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org
Donate here: https://www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org/raising-up-survivors.html

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04/03/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!

Day 3-Start by Believing
“I believe you.”
“I’m sorry this happened.”
“I am here for you.”

It takes so much courage for a survivor of sexual assault/abuse to share what happened to them. The support of one person can mean so much. Be that person!

04/02/2026

Day 2-April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) AND Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Reasons Why Children May Not Tell
There are many reasons why children may not disclose abuse. Because most abusers have a close relationship with the child and their family, the child may worry about getting their abuser or themselves in trouble. Many abusers make threats to ensure that victims do not tell.
Other reasons victims may not tell include:
• shame or embarrassment
• fear that they will not be believed
• fear that they will be blamed
• worry that their parents will be upset or angry
• fear that disclosing will disrupt or separate the family
• limited language or developmental ability
Remember, children often indicate something is wrong through behaviors, not words. It can take a child weeks, months, years or an entire lifetime to fully reveal abuse using words.

RSAC provides free, essential services for survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability. Crisis services, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education are all provided in our 3 county area in Illinois. Services are free & confidential.

📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811 24/7
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000 RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

Donate here: https://www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org/raising-up-survivors.html