Support Resources

Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Advocacy & Recovery:

Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending oppression and sexual violence through education, support services, outreach and empowerment in Lane County, Oregon. SASS provides 24-hour crisis intervention, support services, community education and Middle and Elementary School Programs in Eugene and Springfield. Business line is 484-9791.

Womenspace works to end domestic violence by empowering women and children and changing community standards. The business line is 541-485-8232.

RAINN : Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. They run a national sexual assault hotline and carry out various prevention and advocacy programs.

The Broken Spirits Network is an online community and support group that focuses on aiding both current and past victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. The Broken Spirits Network provides a comprehensive state by state list of shelters, hotlines and organizations that can provide help for potential victims.

Medical/Health and Counseling:

Whitebird Clinic is a non profit human services agency serving the people of Lane County for over 30 years. They provide counseling, crisis services.

Resources specifically for Girls & Young Women

Ophelia's Place is an organization in town devoted to supporting and providing a wide range of resources and services to girls and young women 10-18 years of age. They have drop in hours, counseling referrals, girl's groups, and coordinate girl's events and classes (such as self-defense classes taught by us at Breaking Free). Office phone is 284-4333.

Risk Reduction/Prevention of Sexual Assault:

Safe-Spot is a website providing information about drug facilitated sexual assault. Includes advice on first aid for people likely affecting by a drug and a space for sharing stories and resources about avoiding drugs slipped into drinks. Created in Canada, most of the resources are applicable to the U.S., but obviously use advice with some caution

Specific Mental Health Issues

Something Fishy is a website and network with lots of information and resources about eating disorders. For treatment options and information: 1-866-690-7239

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