Women's Organizations

The University of Virginia Women's Center
http://womenscenter.virginia.edu
982-2361
womenctr@virginia.edu
The Corner Building, 14th and W. Main Sts.

The Women's Center offers leadership programs, mentoring services, counseling and career support for community members, students, staff and faculty. Most programs are free and open to the public, and men and women are welcomed. Women's Center programs include free short-term counseling (no insurance involved), a resource library, ongoing support/discussion groups, a child care referral service (982-2251), the Free Legal Clinic, the Sexual Assault Education Office, HUES: A Mentoring Program for Women of Color, the Young Women Leaders Program, the Artists, Scholars and Leaders Series, and IRIS: A Journal about Women.

FOCUS Women's Resource Center
http://avenue.org/focus/
293-2222
1508 Grady Ave.

This women's service organization supports women in the areas of family, career development, and personal growth. Free legal counseling, forums, support groups, and peer counseling are offered. Volunteers needed.

The Junior League of Charlottesville
www.jlcville.org
971-2937
317 E. Main St.

A nonprofit organization of women trained for effective volunteer service in the community, focusing in the areas of women, children, the aging, and the environment.

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)
www.sexualassaultresources.org
295-7273
Hotline: 977-RAPE (7273)
302 Hickman Rd.

SARA works toward empowerment of sexual assault survivors to make decisions that will help them recover. The group offers a teen peer education program, public education programs, and a child assault prevention program. Works with Law School's Rape Crisis Advocacy Project.

Shelter for Help in Emergency
www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org
Office: 293-6155
24-Hour Hotline: 293-8509

Offers shelter to the victims of domestic violence. Serves over 100 families per year and provides counseling for victims of abuse. Volunteers are vital to the shelter and its program.

Community Foundation Against Domestic Violence
("United Support")
293-2273
P.O. Box 706, Charlottesville, VA 22902

All-volunteer, grass-roots support group, open to both men and women, that seeks to empower victims of domestic violence by helping rebuild self-esteem and confidence as they move on with their lives. In association with the community they provide long-term assistance, counseling and job-related support. Volunteers needed for tutoring and mentoring children of people in the support group. Possible legal aid opportunities.

Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault
www.vaasa.org
979-9002
State Crisis Intervention Hotline (Domestic violence or sexual assault):
1-800-838-8238
508 Dale Ave., Suite B

Statewide coalition provides hotline, training for crisis centers, lobbying, and resources for victims. Local volunteers needed to maintain a library. Works with Law School's Rape Crisis Advocacy Project.