REACH of Jackson County, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1978 to provide services to people throughout Jackson County and Western North Carolina.
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES:
In addition to emergency shelter, REACH provides counseling and/or legal advocacy for persons that are victims of sexual assault.
24-hour Crisis Hotline: (828) 586-8969
Victims can use our hotline to contact a crisis counselor 24-hours a day, 7 days a week; including weekends and holidays.
Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:00am
For information and directions, contact: Marsha, Licensed Professional Counselor (828) 631-4488 ext. 204 mgriffin@reachofjackson.com
COUNSELING: REACH offers confidential counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and victims with disabilities. Counseling is provided on individual needs by a licensed counselor. For additional information or an appointment, contact: Marsha (828) 631-4488 ext. 204 mgriffin@reachofjackson.com
LEGAL ADVOCACY: We offer a Victim Advocate service free of charge to victims and their families as they go through the legal process of obtaining a safe environment for themselves. This service is does NOT provide legal advice, but instead provides the presence of an individual who acts as support/advocate for the victim as they attend hearings, interface with law enforcement, file legal papers, etc. For additional information contact: Laura (828) 631-4488 ext. 206 victimadvocate@reachofjackson.com
24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE Linea de crisis de 24 horas. (828)586-8969