The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) will be launching the DoD Safe Helpline on February 7, 2011. This is a groundbreaking crisis support service for members of the active duty military community affected by sexual assault.Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one advice, support, and information to the worldwide DoD community. The service is anonymous, secure, and available 24/7 - providing victims with the help they need, anytime, anywhere.
Specially trained Safe Helpline staff provide help in three ways. The Online services provide live, confidential help through a secure instant-messaging format at SafeHelpline.org. Victims who prefer to get help by telephone can call 877-995-5247. Members of the DoD community will also be able to text their zip code or installation name to 55247 (in the US) or 202-470-5546 (outside the US) and contact information for a local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will be sent back.
SAINN is a member of the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Locally, Open Arms has received 38 referrals from the National Sexual Assault Hotline in the past year alone. For more information, visit www.RAINN.org.
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