OUR VOICE

[Armed With Abuse and Rape Education]

Armed With Abuse and Rape Education
A joint education program developed with Helpmate (the domestic violence agency).  The sessions focus on all forms of dating violence and sexual assault, providing students with details on how to recognize abusive dating relationships and how to get help.  The audience are grades 6 - 9.

Community Outreach and Education
Our Voice provides educational programs to schools and organizations to aid in prevention and awareness of sexual violence in our community.  This program provides the following services for Buncombe County residents age 13 and older.
24-Hour Crisis Line:  (828) 255 - 7576

Counseling
Group and individual counseling sessions are available to individuals who have experienced sexual violence.  Our Voice provides the following services for Buncombe County residents age 13 and older.
24-Hour Crisis Line:  (828) 255 - 7576

Crisis Intervention
Our Voice offers a 24-hour support and advocacy crisis line for victims of sexual violence, their friends, family and concerned community members.  This program provides the following services for Buncombe County residents age 13 and older.
24-Hour Crisis Line:  (828) 255 - 7576

Emergency Room Advocacy
Trained advocates are available 24-hours a day to offer support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence at the hospital.  Our Voice provide services for Buncombe County residents age 13 and older.
24-Hour Crisis Line:  (828) 255 - 7576

Law Enforcement and Court Assistance
Our Voice offers advocacy and support during visits to law enforcement agencies and court proceedings.  This program provides the following service for Buncombe County residents age 13 and older.
24-Hour Crisis Line:  (828) 255 - 7576

Sexual Harrassment
This is a program to help students identify and respond to sexual harassment through activities and discussion.  The audience are grades 6 - 12.

Sexual Violence:  Awareness and Risk Reduction
The program serves two purposes:  to assist students in identifying sexual violence and in eliminating misconceptions about sexual assault, and to reduce the risk of sexual violence to potential victims and prevent future perpetration.  The audience are grades 6 - 12.

50 S. French Broad Avenue, Suite 252
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone:  (828) 252 - 0562
Website:  www.ourvoicenc.org