Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc.

01/11/2026

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Throughout the month of January, we will be raising awareness surrounding human trafficking, particularly s*x trafficking. We will be discussing what human trafficking is and what it looks like in order to break down many of the myths we've been taught about human trafficking.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, the National Human Trafficking Hotline is here to provide the support you need.

You can also find additional resources by visiting Survivors.org/national-resources

01/05/2026

Join us in wearing blue this upcoming Friday to show support and raise awareness for human trafficking! 💙

WEAR BLUE FRIDAY: Join us in wearing blue on to raise awareness of human trafficking. It’s up to all of us to end the crime of human trafficking. Show your support on January 9 by wearing blue and taking a picture with your friends, family, and colleagues. Share how you wear your blue by tagging us and using .

01/05/2026

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Winnebago and Boone County food resources!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from RSAC staff!✨
RSAC offices will close today, December 31st at 12:00PM (Noon) and will be closed tomorrow, January 1st.

The crisis hotline will still be available.

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!🎄✨

RSAC offices will be closed today, December 24th, tomorrow December 25th & Friday, December 26th to observe the holidays.

We hope, no matter what holiday you celebrate, you find peace & joy!❤️

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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

12/22/2025

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Winnebago County Food resource!!

12/21/2025

It's the first day of winter!

Take care of yourself today and always. ❄️🌤️

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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

12/18/2025

Holiday To-Do List
-Embrace imperfect moments
-Soften expectations
-Say no to feeling guilty
-Reserve some alone time
-Go outside
-Give (self) love generously
-Sip a warm drink

Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board County Community Mental Health 708 Board

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

12/16/2025

What is a Boundary?
Be aware
Of what is
Unacceptable and
Normalize saying no
Do what is best for you
And know that it's not your
Responsibility to sacrifice
Yourself for others

Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board Ogle County Community Mental Health 708 Board

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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

12/11/2025

Self-care is the active role in protecting your well-being. It’s PROactive and not REactive, like coping skills are. People who take care of themselves by filling their cup with daily activities and routines are practicing self-care. When something in our outside environment goes wrong (we can’t control it) we reach for a coping skill and hope that the self-care we have partaken in can get us through it all.

Here’s some common self-care action items:
😴 Sleep
🚶‍♂️Exercise/walking
📕 Journaling
🗣️Therapy
⭕️🚫Boundaries
👯‍♀️Friend time
☀️ Be in nature/sun exposure
🎨 Creative outlet
🙋🏼‍♀️Being your authentic self
💰 Budgeting
⏰ Time management
💼Setting professional boundaries

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

12/08/2025

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Winnebago County Food Resources!

12/08/2025

RSAC provides essential services for survivors of s*xual violence and their non-offending family members. RSAC does not discriminate based on military status or dishonorable discharge, race, age, religion, s*xual 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.
📞Rockford/Crisis 815-636-9811
📞Boone 815-544-6821
📞Ogle 815-732-0000
RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org

Some kids eagerly hug everyone at holiday gatherings. Others feel uncomfortable with physical affection, especially from relatives or family friends they seldom see. Both responses are valid. These moments offer a chance to teach children an important lesson about body autonomy: you don't owe anyone physical affection. To learn why experts say this matters, especially for girls -- and how to navigate it with family -- visit https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=21616

To start teaching children -- girls and boys alike -- from a young age about the need to respect others and their personal boundaries, we highly recommend "Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect" for ages 4 to 7 at https://www.amightygirl.com/body-boundaries

For older kids, check out the excellent "Consent (for Kids!)" for ages 6 to 10 at https://www.amightygirl.com/consent-for-kids

There is also a charming picture book about a young lovebird who learns there are many ways to show that you care, "Rissy No Kissies" for ages 3 to 7 at https://www.amightygirl.com/rissy-no-kissies

For more books for young children that establish an early foundation of respect for personal boundaries and bodily autonomy, visit our blog post "Body Smart, Body Safe: Talking with Young Children About Their Bodies" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11069

Thanks to Safe kids, thriving families for sharing this image!