Sexual Assault Help Center

Sexual Assault Help Center SAHC provides advocacy services for victims of sexual violence in northern West Virginia.

The Sexual Assault Help Center is currently in its 44th year of providing services to victims of sexual assault/violence. What began as a one-person agency has evolved into a paid professional staff and a group of volunteers who are dedicated, trained and qualified. These individuals provide a 24 hour a day, 365-days a year crisis toll-free victim hotline. Victim services include

- crisis interv

ention (phone and person to person);
- information, referrals (legal, medical, psychological, police and protection services
- assistance in completing victim’s compensation filing
- case consultation with other service providers including follow-up advocacy for primary and secondary victims
- supportive counseling
- support groups
- volunteer advocacy
- information programs on services offered and issues related to sexual violence
- Community outreach and prevention programming for schools, businesses, organizations, individuals and families

The Sexual Assault Help Center is unique and provides services for sexual assault primary and secondary victims. These specific services are not duplicated in our service area and are therefore greatly needed, recognized, and utilized. There is no other rape crisis center in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. For the future and health of our community, we must continue to respond to these growing needs related to sexual violence in a supportive and proactive manner in the Ohio Valley.

Our Executive Director attend our National Advocacy Day! Thank you to Senator Capito, Senator Justice, Representative Mi...
06/26/2025

Our Executive Director attend our National Advocacy Day! Thank you to Senator Capito, Senator Justice, Representative Miller, and Representative Moore and their staffers for taking the time with us!

Yesterday, FRIS met with WV representatives and staff to discuss victim services and prevention efforts in our State. We are very appreciative of their time! 🩵

Thank you, Senator Capito for understanding victims' needs and the importance of advocacy.

Thank you to all the advocates, law enforcement officers, SANEs, prosecutors, prevention educators, partners, and allies who work tirelessly to support victims and provide education and awareness!

Today we honor Juneteenth — a significant day in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans...
06/19/2025

Today we honor Juneteenth — a significant day in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

Juneteenth reminds us of the enduring values of freedom, resilience, and hope. It is a time to reflect on our shared history and commit to fostering a community grounded in respect.

Let’s celebrate the progress made and continue to work together for a future where everyone is treated with dignity.

06/18/2025
06/18/2025

The Junior of Wheeling will be collecting donations of cleaning and hygiene supplies for those who have been impacted by this weekends floods. Please see the information below on how to donate❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJMLrtQaI5E We want to talk about waiting... Are you good or bad at waiting? In the vide...
06/18/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJMLrtQaI5E

We want to talk about waiting... Are you good or bad at waiting? In the video you will see some kids struggle with waiting.

This is a small test of patience and waiting, but we want to talk about those bigger moments... When were you thankful for waiting? When do you wish you would have waited?

In this popular test, several kids wrestle with waiting to eat a marshmallow in hopes of a bigger prize. This video is a good illustration of delay of gratif...

Mood. How do you handle being overwhelmed?
06/12/2025

Mood. How do you handle being overwhelmed?

Satisfying images for your Wednesday ❤️ Did you know we have an advocate that specializes in art therapy? She is current...
06/11/2025

Satisfying images for your Wednesday ❤️ Did you know we have an advocate that specializes in art therapy? She is currently getting her masters in art therapy and chose us to not only work for, but to also do her internship with! Her advocacy and art therapy activities are free to our clients! ❤️

What change do you work for? We work to eliminate sexual violence to contribute to a world that has no violence! What a ...
06/11/2025

What change do you work for? We work to eliminate sexual violence to contribute to a world that has no violence! What a wonderful world that will be!

Getting CPR certified today! We want to make sure the individuals in our care are in the best hands possible, and this i...
06/10/2025

Getting CPR certified today! We want to make sure the individuals in our care are in the best hands possible, and this is one way to do it. 👏❤️

This Saturday!!
06/09/2025

This Saturday!!

Stay safe! Self-defense class on Saturday, June 14th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at The Center for The Center For Children and Families on 128 Main Street, New Martinsville.

Free to all, but space is limited. Sign up on Event Brite or call The Center for Children and Families @ 304-455-2468.
Sexual Assault Help Center
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05/28/2025

Stay safe! Self-defense class on Saturday, June 14th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at The Center for The Center For Children and Families on 128 Main Street, New Martinsville.

Free to all, but space is limited. Sign up on Event Brite or call The Center for Children and Families @ 304-455-2468.
Sexual Assault Help Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-comprehensive-self-defense-program-tickets-1384386079029?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Address

Wheeling, WV

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13042341783

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