REACH of Macon County, NC



	EN ESPANOL Domestic violence knows no boundaries. It affects families and individuals of all genders, races, ages, and economic status. It poses a threat to the safety and security of victims and their families across the United States. Even right here at home in Macon County. If you or someone you love is being abused take that next step to get help and call REACH of Macon County. We can provide you with shelter as well as many other services including. 24 Hour Crisis Line We know that it's not easy to talk about abuse. When you're ready, we're here to listen. Rape Crisis Companion R.E.A.C.H. provides a crisis companion for victims of sexual assault. A crisis companion stays with the victim throughout the entire process of going to the hospital, filing criminal charges, accompaning the victim to court, assisting with crisis counseling, and providing emotional support. Emergency Shelter For women andchildren who find they need a safe haven in order to get a new start after an abusive situation. Individual & Group Counseling R.E.A.C.H. offers free and totally confidential counseling services for all ages. Court Advocate R.E.A.C.H. provides a court advocate to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through every step of the legal process. Legal Aid Referral R.E.A.C.H. will also make referrals to legal aid in cases where an attorney is needed to assist in an emergency situation.		R.E.A.C.H. To Offer Volunteer Training October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and REACH of Macon County would like to invite you to our upcoming volunteer training sessions. These trainings will focuses on the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, and crisis counseling. This will be a 20-hour training. Each training date will cover different topics. The dates of these trainings will be Monday, October 19 thru Friday, October 23rd from 1:00pm-4:00pm., at our office located at 1895 Old Murphy Road. If you are interested in attending the training or have any questions, please call 828-369-5544. PLEASE TAKE PART IN OUR SURVEY REACH of Macon County, the domestic violence and sexual assault agency within our community, would like your assistance in completing a survey that will help the agency better determine the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of Macon County residents, aged 45 or older, towards sexual violence. All survey answers are anonymous, and the survey should take no longer than ten minutes. Please click on the link provided if you are interested in taking the survey. Should you have further questions, contact information for REACH is provided below. Take the survey HERE. WHAT DEFINES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE & CHILD ABUSE? Domestic Violence can be defined as a pattern of assaultive and coercive behavior between two people in an intimate relationship – including couples who are married or unmarried. Types of abuse can include physical, emotional, social, economic, sexual and spiritual. Sexual assault is unwanted sexual contact that stops short of rape or attempted rape. This includes sexual touching and fondling. Rape is forced sexual intercourse. Child Abuse can be defined as a non-accidental injury or pattern of injuries to a child.

REACH of Macon County is a domestic violence and rape crisis center headquartered in Franklin, North Carolina. REACH is an acronymn for Resources, Education, Assistance, Counseling, Housing.

REACH of Macon County was formed in 1990 after community leaders saw the local need to initiate a program to address the growing problem of domestic violence. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.