Reach Counseling - Changing Lives

• 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION

  We offer a 24/7 crisis hot line to clients and victims in crisis from sexual assault, incest, rape or any other form of sexual violence. Volunteer advocates or counseling staff are on-call for 24 hour live response 7 days a week. During business hours, calls will be answered by support staff and referred to a therapist. After hours, calls will be routed through our answering service to the appropriate responder.

• MEDICAL ADVOCACY

  Sexual assault is the most invasive and humiliating experience anyone can go through. It can shatter your sense of safety, self-worth, and trust. Often medical care is needed during or shortly after the crisis period. Our trained medical advocates will be there at the hospital to provide compassionate support, information and referral sources during this difficult and confusing time for victims and their families.

• LEGAL ADVOCACY

  Traversing the legal system can be a daunting, confusing and frightening place for victims and their families. It often requires great courage and support to bring a perpetrator to justice. Our legal advocacy services provide unwavering support, informed direction and empathetic guidance through this difficult journey.

• INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS

  The rate of sexual violence to Native Americans is three times higher than any other population living in this country. Yet, they remain hidden from the general population and often avoid mainstream services. Indigenous Connections offers advocacy and support to Native American victims of sexual and domestic violence and their families. Tribal collaborations, outreach and education are included in these services.

• HISPANIC OUTREACH

  The Hispanic/Latino population is the fastest growing group in the Fox Valley region. Many adults immigrating to this area speak little or no English initially. This can create a gap in communication and understanding of legal and judicial processes. Our Hispanic Outreach advocate provides education, advocacy and translation services to Hispanic victims of sexual and domestic violence and their families throughout the Fox Cities.

• CAMPUS VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT

  The rates of dating violence and sexual assault continue to grow on college campuses. The Campus Violence Prevention Project is a collaborative effort between UW-Oshkosh and Reach Counseling Services to provide a sexual assault advocate on campus. The Campus Advocate responds to the needs of students through advocacy and education services. She works with University law enforcement, staff and faculty to provide best practices in services to victims of sexual and dating violence on the UW campus.

• SUPPORT GROUPS

  Survivors of sexual abuse/assault need a safe place to share their unique and painful experiences. Survivor support groups offer a confidential, understanding and safe environment where these issues can be disclosed and respected by those who share similar experiences. Support groups are currently offered in Oshkosh.

• NATIVE AMERICAN TALKING CIRCLE

  Native survivors of sexual and domestic violence often choose to heal using traditional ceremony and sharing practices. The Women's Talking Circle is a support group offered to Native women who seek culturally specific avenues for healing from sexual and domestic abuse. Groups are held in Appleton at the American Indian Center.

• SEX OFFENDER SUPPORT GROUPS

  As part of ongoing treatment, two sex offender support groups are offered at locations in Menasha and Oshkosh. These support groups are also open to offenders living in the community who are not part of our treatment program. Reach believes offender participation enhances community safety and provides confidential support to those offenders working toward healthy change.

All Supportive and Specialized Services through Reach are offered free of charge.

Contact us with questions or concerns at either of our two main locations.