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Help Is Here. You Are Not Alone.
Whether something happened recently or years ago, you deserve to feel safe, heard, and supported.
Fair Haven provides compassionate, confidential support to individuals impacted by sexual violence and human trafficking. You do not have to know what to do next, and you do not have to make any decisions before reaching out.
What Do You Need Right Now?
I Need Someone to Talk To...
You don’t have to know what to say or have all the answers before reaching out. Fair Haven’s trained advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to listen, provide emotional support, answer questions, and help you explore your options. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. There is no pressure to make decisions or report to law enforcement.
24/7 Crisis Support: 219-961-4357
I Need Medical Care
If you have experienced sexual assault, you can seek medical care even if you are unsure about reporting to law enforcement. A healthcare professional can assess injuries, discuss health concerns, and explain your options for a sexual assault forensic examination. Fair Haven advocates can provide support at the hospital, help you understand the process, and stand beside you as you make decisions about your care. If the assault happened recently, seeking care promptly may preserve more medical and evidence-collection options. Even if time has passed, you still deserve care and support.
I Want to Understand My Options
After experiencing violence, you may have questions about reporting, evidence collection, safety, legal proceedings, or available services. Fair Haven advocates can explain your options, provide information about your rights, and help you identify resources that fit your circumstances. You do not have to make a police report to speak with an advocate. Your choices matter, and our role is to provide information and support, not to make decisions for you.
You can also explore Fair Haven’s Advocacy & Support page to learn more about the services available.
I’m Helping Someone Else
When someone you care about experiences sexual violence, it can be difficult to know what to say. Start by listening without judgment, thanking them for trusting you, and asking how you can help. Avoid pressing for details or telling them what they should do. Your continued support can make a meaningful difference. Farther down this page, you’ll find RAINN’s TALK approach and practical examples of supportive things to say.
Continue to the Supporting Someone You Care About section below for more guidance.
I’ve Experienced Sexual Assault. What Now?
Your Safety. Your Health. Your Choices.
If you have recently experienced sexual assault, you may be feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about what to do next. There is no single right way to respond, and you do not have to navigate this experience alone.
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Find a place where you feel safe. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 when it is safe to do so.
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Consider seeking medical care. A healthcare professional can assess injuries, discuss sexually transmitted infection concerns, and explain options for a sexual assault forensic examination.
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Preserve evidence if you can. If you think you may want a forensic examination, avoiding bathing, changing clothes, or washing items may help preserve evidence. If you have already done any of these things, you can still seek medical care and ask about an examination.
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Know that you have choices. An advocate can help you understand your options for medical care, evidence collection, reporting to law enforcement, and ongoing support.
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Reach out when you’re ready. Fair Haven’s trained advocates are available 24 hours a day to listen, answer questions, and provide compassionate support.
Whatever you decide, you deserve care, dignity, and respect. You do not have to navigate this journey alone. Fair Haven’s Advocacy Team is here to listen, stand beside you, and support you every step of the way.
What Happens When I Reach Out?
One Conversation Can Be the Beginning of Support.
Reaching out for help can feel intimidating, especially when you aren’t sure what to expect.
When you contact Fair Haven, a trained advocate will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you explore available options.
You do not have to share every detail of your experience. You do not have to make a police report to ask for advocacy services. And you do not have to know exactly what kind of help you need.
You decide what you’re ready to share. We are here to listen.
How Can I Support Someone I Care About
Your Response Matters. Your Support Can Make a Difference.
When someone you care about shares that they have experienced sexual violence, you may feel uncertain about what to say or how to help. You don’t need to have all the answers. Listening, believing, and respecting their choices can make a meaningful difference.
RAINN’s TALK approach offers four simple reminders:
T — Thank Them for Telling You
Acknowledge the trust it takes to share something deeply personal.
A — Ask How You Can Help
Let them tell you what support would be most helpful, rather than assuming what they need.
L — Listen Without Judgment
Believe them, avoid asking for unnecessary details, and allow them to share at their own pace.
K — Keep Supporting
Healing takes time. Continue offering care and reassurance without pressure.
What You Say Matters
You don’t have to have the perfect words. Your willingness to listen, believe, and stand beside someone can make all the difference.
Fair Haven’s trained advocates are available to support not only survivors, but also family members, friends, and loved ones seeking guidance on how to help.
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Help Is Here, Whenever You Are Ready.
Fair Haven 24/7 Crisis Hotline219-961-4357