Sexual Trauma & Counseling Center is a United Way Agency.
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115 E. Alexander Ave. • Greenwood, SC 29646 • (864)227-1623
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- Complete confidentiality.
- 24 Hour Hot Line phone service.
- 24 Hour Emergency Room on-call by trained
volunteers to assist victims through medical
procedures at the hospital.
- Legal Advocacy to assist victims through the legal
procedures in law enforcement and court.
- Counseling Services and Support Groups
facilitated by licensed therapists for victims and their
families whether the sexual assault occurred today or
years ago.
- Assistance filing for Victims Compensation is
available if the sexual assault is reported to law
enforcement. The South Carolina Victim's Assistance
Program may provide payment for medical expenses
and testing, death benefits and counseling that are a
result of sexual assault or other crimes.
- Safe Touch Program, including the Safe Touch
Puppet Show and videos, to teach children the
concepts of good touch, bad touch, secret touch and
emphasize the importance of telling a trusted adult.
- Date Rape Presentations for Middle, High school,
and College students to promote awareness of the
risks of sexual assault and prevention strategies.
- Training and Consultation to promote sexual assault
prevention programs to social service agencies, law
enforcement agencies and community organizations.
- Educational Materials in our lending library.
The Support Groups offered at STCC are designed to create a safe environment…
- To alleviate secrecy, isolation & stigmatization
- associated with sexual violence
- To learn & utilize improved & appropriate coping skills
- To gain support and insight
- To enhance personal empowerment
- To re-establish trust
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An Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence Treatment Group is offered every second Monday of the month from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at our agency, 115 Alexander Avenue East, in Greenwood.
A Victims of Violent Crime Support Group is offered the second Thursday of each month from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the First United Methodist Church on West Main Street in Laurens. Lunch is provided for all who attend.
If you are interested in attending please call 227-1623 & ask for Kris or Susan.
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