Pickens County Advocacy Center

AKA:

Pickens Rape Crisis Council, PCAC

Description:

Provides:
*crime victim support
*crisis intervention hotlines/helplines
*group counseling
*parenting education
*public awareness/education
*sexual assault counseling
*abuse/violence related support groups
*community outreach
*community education

Agency provides trauma informed care and crisis intervention for all sexual assault victims in Pickens County.

Services include immediate 24-hour response to sexual assault victims and their families through medical, court, and law enforcement escort, educational programs, information and referral, legal advocacy, and support services.

PCAC also provides training for medical personnel, social service agencies, and law enforcement on the dynamics of sexual assault and trauma informed care.

All services provided by Pickens County Advocacy Center are confidential and at no charge to survivors and their families.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Emergencies 24/7

Intake Process:

Referral, walk in or call hotline

Program Fees:

None

Eligibility:

Sexual assault survivors and their family, friends or advocates

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 8, 2023

Wishlist:

For victims to wear home from the hospital (new items, please):
*sweat suits
*shorts
*socks
*t-shirts
*underwear

Office:
*blankets
*individually wrapped snacks
*juice boxes
*monetary donations
*office supplies
*stuffed animals
*water bottles

Any monetary donations will be used to purchase these items.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers may help with or serve with:
*fundraising
*office work
*Kamp Kid Counselor
*victim advocacy services
*radKids, RAD, or self defense volunteers

Year Incorporated:

1985

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Non-Profit