The longer you keep it to yourself........... the harder it is to make it go away.
Crisis Hotline: 404-377-1428
Office Line: 404-377-1429
For 21 years, DeKalb Rape Crisis Center (DRCC) has offered vital, comprehensive services for survivors of sexual assault including:
* 24-hour crisis intervention hotline * hospital accompaniment * individual counseling * support groups * legal advocacy * prevention education
If you are in need of support for mental health, developmental disabilities or addictive services, please call the DeKalb Crisis Center at 404-892-4646.
DRCC UPCOMING EVENTS
Crisis Hotline Volunteer Training- begins February 21, 2012 and runs for 7 weeks. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A second training session will start September 18. For more information, email jamaila@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org. To access application, click here.
Take Back the Night 5K and 1 mile - Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Agnes Scott College. This is the perfect race for runners who do not like to get up early. The 1 mile begins at 4:30 p.m. and the 5K starts at 5 p.m. After-race party and refreshments included. Purchase t-shirts from past races, click here.
Bi-annual Jewelry Sale (May & September) at the Gazebo on the Decatur Square. Gently-used accessories and jewlery at unbelievable bargains. Donations are accepted all year. E-mail beth@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org to arrange donation.
Divas Run organizes free, women-only running groups. Beginners welcome. Runs will start with easy 2-3 miles around Decatur. For more information, click here email divasrun@gmail.com.
DRCC Named 2011 Organization Community Champion
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center is very honored to be named the 2011 Organization Community Champion by The Champion Newspaper. The newspaper hosted the Community Champion Awards and luncheon in recognition of its 20 years in print. The awards recognize those who work tirelessly to make DeKalb a better community.
In addition, DeKalb County issuesd a proclamation stating that September 10 was DeKalb Rape Crisis Center day.
DRCC wishes to thank The Champion Publishers, Dr. Earl and Mrs. Carolyn Glenn for recognizing so many community volunteers and organizations with these awards. For more information about the Community Champion Awards or The Champion Newspaper, visit www.championnewspaper.com.
A Night in Good Taste Raises Important Funding For Center
On November 17, about 200 guests enjoyed over 21 wines, delicious food and live jazz from the Dan Coy Trio. Proceeds from the event provide counseling for sexual assault survivors at no charge to the client.
Guests also had the opportunity to bid in a silent auction including many unique items such as luxury vacations, airline tickets, shopping sprees, spa services, art, jewelry, attraction packages and much more.
An event slideshow prepared by Daniel Edwards may be viewed at
Photos are available for purchase for $10 each and Daniel is donating 10% of all the proceeds back to the center.
Please join us in thanking our event committee, host committee, sponsors and auction donors listed on the Night in Good Taste event page.
"Start By Believing" is a new prevention and education outreach campaign from End Violence Against Women International. Click on the pdf file to the right to learn how you can help survivors of sexual assault just by "believing" their stories.
We also invite you to watch the brief, moving video below to learn more about the way DRCC helps survivors rebuild their lives!
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center 404-377-1429 Office Page updated 09-27-11 204 Church Street 404-377-1428 Crisis Hotline Decatur, GA 30030 info@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org
