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Resources for You

CARE 2019

CARE can connect you with the resources you need to keep yourself safe and heal, including medical assistance, counseling and legal services.

If you're in immediate danger, call 911. CARE advocates are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm at (951) 827-6225.

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Off Campus

  • Confidential Resources

    Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center (RARCC)
    1845 Chicago Ave., Ste. A
    Riverside, CA 92507
    24/7 Hotline: (951) 686-RAPE (7273) or (866) 686-7273 (toll-free)
    Email: info@rarcc.org 
    Website: rarcc.org

    • Offers free, confidential services to survivors, their friends and families, and professionals ages 12 or older, including counseling and medical accompaniment.

    Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV)
    24/7 Hotline: (951) 683-0829 in Riverside or (800) 339-SAFE (7233) countywide
    Email: info@alternativestodv.org 
    Website: alternativestodv.org

    • Offers services including a 24-hour crisis line, emergency and transitional housing, outreach services to victims of domestic violence, individual and group counseling, life skills and job training, child development services, child and teen counseling, and a range of training programs for legal professionals, first responders and employers in the identification of and response to domestic violence.

    PALM DESERT/INDIO AREA RESOURCES

    San Bernardino Sexual Assault Resources (SBASAS) 
    24/7 Hotline: 1-800-656-4673(toll-free)
    74-333 Hwy 111, Suite 103 (61.12 mi) Palm Desert, California 92260
    Website: sbsas.org

    • San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services was established in 1973, and has served the Inland Empire (San Bernardino County) for 35 years. In 1980 Sexual Assault Services was incorporated and recognized as an independent, non-profit agency. In 1990, SBSAS opened its first satellite office in Redlands; today SBSAS has satellite offices in the High Desert/Mountain area, Yucaipa, Morongo Basin, Victorville and Indio.

    Shelter from the Storm (Domestic Violence Agency/Shelter)
    24/7 Hotline: 1-800-775-6055
    Website: shelterfromthestorm.org

    • PALM DESERT: 73550 Alessandro Drive, Ste. 103  Palm Desert, CA 92260; (760) 674-0400
    • INDIO: Monday-Friday 82-675 Hwy 111 1st Floor, Indio, CA 92201; (760) 863-8363
    • DESERT HOT SPRINGS: 14-201 Palm Drive Ste 108 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240; (760) 288-3313; T/TH
  • Additional Resources

    Riverside County Family Justice Center- Riverside
    3900 Orange St.
    Riverside, CA, 92501
    Phone: (951) 955-6100
    Website: rivcofjc.org

    • Provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elder abuse. The center is there to discuss your options about safety, emotional well-being and your legal rights as a victim of a crime, and will serve as your guide to getting connected with a variety of available resources.

    PALM DESERT/INDIO AREA RESOURCES

    Riverside County Family Justice Center- Indio 
    County Law Building 82-995 Hwy. 111, Ste. 103, Indio, CA 92201
    Phone: (760) 863-8363
    Website: rivcofjc.org

    • Provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elder abuse. The center is there to discuss your options about safety, emotional well-being and your legal rights as a victim of a crime, and will serve as your guide to getting connected with a variety of available resources.

    Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Tribal Resources 
    Website: Native American Resources for Domestic Violence

  • Online Chat 24/7 Support

    Your privacy and safety are crucial. Please make sure you're in a safe place and that you're using a secure device and Internet connection. Please note that while these organizations have taken numerous measures to keep your communications safe while using their sites, no Internet transmission is 100-percent secure.

    RAINN Online Hotline 
    The RAINN Online Hotline provides confidential, one-on-one crisis support for anyone affected by sexual assault. The organization also offers support via phone.

    Loveisrespect Online Hotline 
    The Loveisrespect Online Hotline provides confidential, one-on-one crisis support to young people with questions and concerns about their dating relationships. The organization also offers support via phone and text.

    1in6 Online SupportLine for Men
    The 1in6 Online SupportLine offers crisis intervention and support to men seeking immediate information and resources related to unwanted sexual experiences in childhood. The organization also offers online Peer SupportGroups.

  • Self-Help Resources

    Self-Help Resources 
    Power and Control Wheel by Loveisrespect
    The Power and Control Wheel is a tool that helps explain the different ways an abusive partner can use power and control to manipulate a relationship. Click on a spoke of the wheel to learn more about one of the forms of abuse, including examples and red flags.

    Quiz: How would you help? by Loveisrespect
    Helping a person in an abusive relationship is sometimes frustrating. Be patient. Maybe they'll come around and maybe they won't. But by trying to help, you show your friend that you support them and can be trusted. Remember it's difficult and scary to leave an unhealthy relationship. Take this quiz to find out how ready and willing you are to help.

    Quiz: Is my relationship healthy? By Loveisrespect
    Everyone deserves to be in a safe and healthy relationship. Do you know if your relationship is healthy? Answer yes or no to these quiz questions to find out.

    Quiz: Am I a good partner? by Loveisrespect
    Are you a good partner? Answer yes or no to these quiz questions to find out.

    Quiz: Can abusers change? by Loveisrespect
    Is your relationship becoming abuse-free? Answer yes or no to these questions to find out.

  • CARE Resources

    Interested in learning about CARE or support during this time? Below are several self-help resources created to support your individual needs.

    CARE General Brochure
    Quickly learn about CARE support, consent, healthy/unhealthy relationships, stalking and other resources on campus.

    You have a CARE Advocate
    Learn more about how a CARE Advocate can support you during your time at UC Riverside.

    Common feelings after experiencing sexual assault
    It can feel overwhelming and confusing after experiencing a non-consensual sexual experience. Learn more about what you may be feeling during this time and strategies that may be helpful as you navigate support.

    Your legal rights and protection
    You have Title IX and other legal rights on and off campus. Learn more about Title IX, Criminal Processes and Victim's Compensation as you navigate safety options.

    Common feelings when experiencing intimate partner violence & stalking
    It can feel overwhelming, unsafe and confusing navigating an unhealthy relationship and harassing behavior from another person. Learn more about what you may be feeling during this time and strategies for finding safety and support.

    Self-care and healing
    Self-care and healing is wholistic and intersectional. Learn more about self-care strategies and resources that can support you in moving forward after an experience of sexual and or relationship violence.

    10 Calming Exercises
    Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or triggered? Learn some quick tips and strategies you can utilize in class, meetings or home to find calm and ground yourself.