Rape Crisis and Recovery Centers provide the following confidential services to adult and child victims, as well as their families, partners, and loved ones:

  • Crisis intervention, counseling, and referral.
  • Victim accompaniment to hospitals, police interviews, and court to provide support and information about options.
  • 24-hour Crisis Hotline with counselors trained to listen and offer information.
  • Individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
  • Assistance navigating the legal and judicial systems.

All crisis-intervention, referral, and accompaniment services are free. Clinical services provided by specially trained psychologists, social workers, and paraprofessionals are either free or based on a sliding scale according to individual financial resources. Programs may also accept private insurance, medical assistance, or Medicare, and most offer subsidized fees. No one is turned away due to inability to pay for services. Click here for a complete list of all Maryland centers. 

For a list of RCCs close to Maryland college and university campuses, click here.

If you are unsure of where to seek help, contact 211 or go to 211md.org to find more information on helpful resources in your area.

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COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • All services have returned to 'in-person,' but a virtual option is available for hospital advocacy and counselling. In-person and virtual hospital accompaniment is available dependent on the survivor's preferences.
  • For the Allegany County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Family Crisis Resource Center
146 Bedford Street Cumberland, MD 21502
Tel: (301) 759-9246
Hotline: (301) 759-9244
Text Message (SMS) Support Line: (301) 970-4242 
www.familycrisisresourcecenter.org/

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline and Live Chat services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered both in-person and virtually.
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment has been suspended; advocates are available to provide support over the phone.
  • For the Anne Arundel County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel
1517 Ritchie Highway, Suite 101
Arnold, MD 21012
Tel: (410) 626-7800
Hotline: (410) 222-6800
https://www.annapolisywca.org/

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available
  • Counseling and therapy services are continuing in person and virtually.
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is not available. 
  • TurnAround shelter is currently closed due to COVID crisis. Sheltering is available on a case by case basis.  
  • For the Baltimore City-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

TurnAround, Inc.
1 N. Charles Street, 1st Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel: (410) 837-7000
Hotline: 443-279-0379
24/7 Text: 410-498-5956 
www.turnaroundinc.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available
  • Counseling and therapy services are continuing in person and virtually.
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is not available. 
  • TurnAround shelter is currently closed due to COVID crisis. Sheltering is available on a case by case basis.  
  • For the Baltimore County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

TurnAround, Inc.
8503 LaSalle Road, 2nd Floor 
Towson, MD 21286
Tel: (410) 377-8111
Hotline: 443-279-0379
24/7 Text: 410-498-5956 
www.turnaroundinc.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are offered in-person. 
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is available at this time, following hospital protocol.
  • For the Calvert County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Calvert Center for Change
975 Solomons Island Road North, PO Box 980
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Tel: 410-535-5400, x384
Hotline: 1-877-467-5628
http://www.calverthealth.org/personalhealth/crisisintervention/index.htm

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered in-person and virtually, depending upon the survivor's preference. 
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is available.
  • For the Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

For All Seasons, Inc.
300 Talbot Street
Easton, MD 21601
Tel: (410) 822-1018
Hotline: (410) 820-5600
Toll-free: 1-800-310-7273
Para español: 410-829-6143
Text (English & Español): 410-829-6143
www.forallseasonsinc.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Advocacy services are available both in-person (by appointment) and virtually. 
    • To schedule in-person appointments call: 410-857-0900
    • Virtual Sessions Schedule:
      • Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
      • Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • In-person hospital accompaniment has been suspended, advocates are available to provide support over the phone or via video call.
  • In-person police, school, and court accompaniment can be scheduled.
  • For the Carroll County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

CARE Healing Center
224 N. Center St. #102
Westminster, MD 21157
Tel: (410) 857-0900
Hotline: (410) 857-7322
www.carehealingcenter.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered in-person (by appointment only) and virtually, depending upon the survivor's preference.  
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is available in some locations; advocates are available to provide support over the phone when necessary.
  • For the Cecil County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

The Bridge
P.O. Box 2137
Elkton, MD 21922
Tel: (410) 996-0333
Hotline: (410) 996-0333
www.cecilhelp4u.com/domestic-violencerape-crisis

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered over the phone, online, and in person, including intake appointments. 
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is now being offered, as well as a virtual and over the phone option upon request. 
  • For the Charles County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Center for Abused Persons
2670 Crain Highway, Suite 303
Waldorf, MD 20603
Tel: (301) 645-8994 or (301)843-1110
Hotline: (301) 645-3336
www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling is still available by phone; group sessions are being held by video, as well as in person. 
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is available.
  • Shelter services remain available.
  • For the Frederick County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Heartly House, Inc.
P.O. Box 857
Frederick, MD 21705
Tel:  (301) 418-6610
Hotline: (301) 662-8800
www.heartlyhouse.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered in-person and virtually, depending upon the survivor's preference.  
  • In-person and virtual hospital accompaniment is still available dependent on the situation.
  • For the Garrett County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Dove Center
882 Memorial Drive
Oakland, MD 21550
Tel: (301) 334-6255
Hotline: (301) 334-9000
Toll-free: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
www.gcdovecenter.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Online Chat is available for a limited time each day. Trained staff are available to provide support and advocacy. Visit www.sarc-maryland.org to see when Helpline Chat is accessible.
  • Counseling services available by phone, unless the survivor is in crisis or a first time client.
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is available.
  • Emergency shelter remains open. All victims seeking shelter should call the 24 Hour Helpline at 410-836-8430. SARC is following all guidelines implemented by the CDC and State of Maryland.
  • SARC continues to provide representation to victims who have protective order hearings scheduled during the court closures. Staff are working remotely with access to email and voicemail: for all emergency legal questions and concerns, please call SARC’s 24-Hour Helpline at 410-836-8430. Alternatively, you can reach the Legal Services Program via voicemail at 443-371-3553 (this number is only for voicemail and you will get a return call within 24 hours). 
  • For the Harford County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC)
P.O. Box 1207
Bel Air, MD 21014
Tel: (410) 836-8431
Hotline: (410) 836-8430
Online chat: www.resourceconnect.com/sarc/chat 
*Chat available:

  • Monday: 9am – Noon
  • Tuesday: 9am – Noon
  • Thursday: 4pm – 8pm

www.sarc-maryland.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are available by appointment only, over the phone and in person.
  • Hospital Accompaniment is available both virtually and in-person; survivors should call the hotline to ensure in-person advocacy.
  • Legal services are fully operational.
  • For the Howard County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

HopeWorks of Howard County
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 300
Columbia, MD 21046
Tel: (410) 997-0304
Hotline: (410) 997-2272
https://hopeworksofhc.org

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are available in-person and via telehealth.
  • Hospital Accompaniment is available in-person or virtually.
  • For the Montgomery County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Trauma Services
1301 Piccard Drive, Suite 4100
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: (240) 777-1355
Hotline: (240) 777-4673
TTY: (240) 777-1347
www3.montgomerycountymd.gov/311/Solutions.aspx?SolutionId=1-50YHBL

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are available in-person and via telehealth.
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is available.
  • For the Prince George's County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Center at UM Capital Region Medical Center
901 N. Harry S. Truman Drive
Largo, MD  20774
Tel: (240) 677-2337
Hotline: (240) 677-2337
https://www.umms.org/capital/health-services/domestic-violence-sexual-assault

Advocates at DV/SA Center are also able to assess victims of human trafficking, and provide them with assistance and resources, including advocacy, safe housing, crisis intervention, case management, and accompaniments. 

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered in-person and virtually, depending upon the survivor's and counselor's preferences.  
  • In-person and virtual Hospital Accompaniment is available.
  • For the Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Life Crisis Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 387
Salisbury, MD 21803
Hotline: (410) 749-HELP (4357)
Online chat: www.lifecrisiscenter.org/chat.htm
www.lifecrisiscenter.org

The Regional Navigator program at Life Crisis Center provides long term case management, victim advocacy, and resource connection for sex trafficked youth through age 24. The Navigator program provides support for identified trafficking survivors, and youth at risk of being exploited.
Phone Numbers: (410) 749-0771 ext. 118 and (667) 810-5012 (cell)

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered in-person and virtually, depending upon the survivor's preference.  
  • In-person Hospital Accompaniment is still available.
  • For the St. Mary's County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy
23918 Mervell Dean Road 
Hollywood, MD 20636 
Tel: (301) 373-4141
www.smcfa.net

COVID-19 Updates

  • 24 Hour Hotline services are available.
  • Counseling services are being offered in-person and virtually, depending upon the survivor's preference, including children's counseling.  
  • Legal Advocacy is available, including assistance with PO, court accompaniment, criminal charges-also referral to SALI when appropriate, and advocate with the State’s Attorney’s Office. 
  • SNAP Assistance is available. 
  • For the Washington County-specific SAFEs During COVID-19 information guide, click here.

CASA, Inc.
116 West Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tel: (301) 739-4990
Hotline: (301)739-8975 (Hearing impaired: 711)
www.casainc.org

MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute

In addition to Rape Crisis and Recovery Centers, MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) provides legal services to survivors of sexual assault statewide. Visit the SALI page for more information.

TTY Services

To accommodate people who may be hearing or speech impaired, all Rape Crisis and Recovery Centers are equipped with TTY machines.

For those who do not have access to a TTY machine, the Maryland Relay system can be reached by dialing 711. The Maryland Relay is a communication system that allows contact between TTY users and standard phone users. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired or need to contact a TTY user who is, simply dial 711 for a Relay operator. An operator will facilitate the conversation by talking to the standard phone user and typing to the TTY user. This service is completely free for all local calls and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year. All calls are strictly confidential and no record of any conversation is kept.

Language Line

Some of Maryland’s Rape Crisis and Recovery Centers have the ability to respond to non-English speakers on their hotlines by using the Language Line. The Language Line interpretation services are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people who speak any one of 140 different languages.