Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) of Central Virginia
1900 Tate Springs Road, Suite 8, Lynchburg, VA 24501
24-Hour Confidential Crisis Hotline: 888.947.7273 or Office: 434.947.7422
Provides support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence (including friends and family of the victim)
- Can accompany a student to the hospital or when making a report to the Police. They can also meet with you on campus and accompany you to meetings related to reporting sexual misconduct at the College
- Can help you apply for financial compensation through the Virginia Victims Fund
Lynchburg Police Department
905 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Emergencies: 911
Non-emergency Dispatch: 434.847.1602 Complaint Desk: 434.455.6041
- File a report of sexual violence
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital Emergency Department
1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
434.200.3027
- Provides follow-up medical care for injuries
- Provides information/medication for pregnancy and STI prevention
- Provides access to Forensic Nurse Examiners, who can collect a Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK) and help you make a report to the Police
Protective Orders
- During the day, protective orders are issued at Lynchburg General District Court: 905 Court Street Lynchburg, VA 24504
- I-CAN! is an online program that will help you fill out paperwork for a protective order: https://www.vacourtformhelp.courts.state.va.us/
- During the evening, emergency protective orders are issued by the Magistrate: 524 9th Street, Lynchburg VA 24504
434.847.1426
Lynchburg Health Department
307 Allegheny Avenue, Lynchburg VA 24501
434.477.5900
- Provides confidential, financially affordable STI testing, by walk-in
Sadler House
Free confidential crisis hotline: 888.528.1041
- Provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
Lynchburg Victim Witness Program
434.455.3790
http://www.lynchburgva.gov/victimwitness
- Provides court preparation and assistance filing victim compensation forms for individuals filing criminal charges in Lynchburg
- Answers questions about what to expect when filing a criminal charge or going to court
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance Hotline
http://www.vsdvalliance.org/
- Family and Sexual Assault 800-838-8238 or Text: 804-793-9999
- LGBTQ Partner Abuse & Sexual Assault 866-356-6998 or Text: 804-793-9999
Both will listen, offer support, and connect you with resources in your area. Free confidential. 24 hours a day.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg VA 24503
434.200.5999
- Provides off campus psychiatric and psychological outpatient care
- Randolph’s Counseling Center can help with a referral
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) or https://www.rainn.org/
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233 or http://www.thehotline.org/