YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) is a program of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence and covers a 46-town region, including all of Hartford County, part of Tolland County and the town of Plymouth. SACS offers free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.

These services include:

• 24 Hour Crisis Hotlines in English and Spanish

• Text and chat lines also available.

• Short-term crisis counseling with certified, identity specific advocates including Adult, Youth, Men&Boys, LGBTQ+, Bilingual, and Campus available in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.

• Accompaniments and Advocacy through emergency medical, police, and court proceedings

• Support Groups

• Information and Referrals

• Prevention Education for Youth and Adults

• Volunteer Opportunities

• 48-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and Advocate State-Certification Course