The Rape Crisis Center existed to provide support and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault, their families and loved ones. During that history, there has been a tremendous amount of progress towards acknowledging sexual assault and domestic violence as crimes. Hard battles have led to better definitions of sexual assault, to increased protections for survivors, and have improved the systemic response in addressing the crime. Those changes have affected every facet of the response to sexual assault except one: the mission and values of the Rape Crisis Center.
In 2006, ARCC officially changed its name to the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico, to reflect more accurately the general service area for the agency. In the 21st century, the Center celebrates more than four decades of service on behalf of survivors and victims of sexual assault as well as their friends and loved ones.
Crisis Intervention Services - provides 24-hour support, advocacy, crisis intervention, resources, referrals to anyone affected by sexual violence as well as accompaniment to area hospitals. Crisis Services responds to approximately 2000 calls to the hotline per year and 600 hospital exams per year. Staff also provide court support, legal information, and other advocacy services for survivors.
Counseling - is available free of charge to anyone affected by sexual violence who is over the age of 13. The Counseling department employs full-time counselors who are all specially trained in the field of sexual assault and trauma. * Individual Counseling - Counseling is a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. Client and therapist work together to determine the client's specific treatment goals. Our therapists provide services in a supportive, respectful, and sensitive manner based on a philosophy that emphasizes client self-empowerment and dignity.
* Group Counseling - To participate in group therapy at RCCCNM, clients must first participate in an initial Intake Assessment with a licensed therapist (see Accessing Clinical Services). During the assessment, the therapist will determine whether there is an appropriate match between a client and currently available groups.
Fees and Payment
All services at the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico are free of charge.
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
