You deserve support and healing.

Our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate care and resources, ensuring you feel safe and empowered every step of the way.

Focusing on You

03 — Legal Advocacy

We offer comprehensive assistance navigating the legal system, including court accompaniment, information on your legal rights, and support with filing protection orders. Our experienced advocates are here to guide you through the legal process, providing the resources and emotional support you need to understand and exercise your rights fully.

01 — Crisis Intervention

Immediate support is available through our 24/7 hotline and emergency response services, ensuring that you have access to help whenever you need it. Our trained professionals are ready to provide assistance, guidance, and resources at any time, day or night, to ensure your safety and well-being.

04 — Medical Advocacy

We provide essential support during medical examinations and coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure you receive the best possible care. Our advocates are available to accompany you to appointments, offer emotional support, and facilitate communication between you and your healthcare team, ensuring that your medical needs are met with sensitivity and respect.

02 — Counseling

ACE Center staff counselors deliver comprehensive counseling tailored to address the nuanced challenges posed by incidents of sexual violence. For matters exceeding our scope, such as mental health concerns or domestic abuse issues, referrals to external agencies are facilitated. Moreover, counseling support extends to significant others (families and friends).

05 — Case Management

Case management offers personalized support to individuals or families with complex needs, coordinating resources and services from various community sectors. We act as your guide through healthcare, social services, housing, education, financial assistance and employment systems. Through goal setting and regular monitoring, we empower you to overcome obstacles, improving your quality of life and self-sufficiency.

The Sexual Assault Advocate’s Role

Our sexual assault advocates are dedicated to prioritizing the well-being of survivors, respecting their autonomy, and empowering them to pursue their aspirations. We provide personalized support tailored to the unique needs of each survivor, offering a safe space for them to express themselves without judgment. Our advocates are trained professionals equipped with the knowledge and resources to address a wide range of issues, including trauma, legal rights, and access to services. We work collaboratively with survivors to develop personalized goals and action plans, advocating for their needs and rights every step of the way. Whether it's providing emotional support during difficult times, assisting with navigating the legal system, or connecting survivors with community resources, we are committed to standing alongside survivors on their journey to healing and empowerment

Our Commitment

Confidential Care

According to 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 5945.1(b)1, you can be confident that your conversations with our sexual assault counselors are completely confidential. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it.

Free of Charge

We believe that access to support should never be hindered by financial constraints. That's why our services are provided completely free of charge, ensuring that survivors can access the help they need without any barriers.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and non-discrimination, providing free translation services to ensure all individuals, regardless of background or language, can access our support.

You have the power within you to heal and transform.

We empower you to recognize your inner resilience and courage, encouraging you to harness it to overcome obstacles and reclaim control over your narrative.

Our Empowerment-Based Counseling Approach

At Adams County Empowerment Center, we embrace an empowerment-based counseling approach, placing the strength, resilience, and autonomy of survivors at the forefront of our care. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every survivor possesses the inherent power to heal and reclaim their life. Our role is to support and guide this transformative journey.

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