Sexual Assault Violence Prevention
Off-Campus Resources
Sexual Trauma Crisis and Recovery Services
These services provide specially trained advocates and nurses (S.A.F.E.)
to assist the survivors of sexual assault and their families.
Contact the 24 Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: Call (845) 452-7272
Grace Smith House
Grace Smith House is a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their
dependent children in need of safety and protection. The full spectrum
of services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence
is offered. These services include: emergency shelter, safety, housing
advocacy, information and referral, justice department advocacy, legal
information and advocacy, parenting discussions, children's groups and
advocacy, crisis and supportive counseling, and a 24 hour hotline.
Contact Info:
Call (845) 471-3033
YMCA Battered Women's Services (24 Hours)
Contact Info:
Call (845) 485-5550
Poughkeepsie Family Services
Family Services provides counseling services to survivors of sexual
assault. Services may be funded by the Victim's Compensation Act and do
not require that a survivor report the crime.
Contact Info: Call (845) 452-1110
District Attorney's Office
Contact Info: Call (845) 486-2300
Poughkeepsie Suicide and Crisis Counseling
Contact Info: Call (845) 485-9700
St. Francis Hospital Emergency
Contact Info: Call (845) 431-8220
Vassar Brothers Hospital
Contact Info: Emergency: Call (845) 431-5680
Main line: Call (845) 454-8500
*SAFE Units are available on the same numbers as the hospitals. The SAFE Project provides
compassionate and professional care for sexual assault survivors after an attack. Survivors
are treated by trained sexual assault specialists in a private examination room with a shower,
and are ordered a fresh change of clothing. This service is free of charge.