Dear Community,
The Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) has been serving survivors and our community since 1977. Today, we are facing the most difficult moment in our history.
Due to severe funding cuts and ongoing uncertainties at the federal and state levels, we have enacted an emergency pause in all services effective at the close of business on Thursday, August 14, 2025. This includes all direct survivor services — our 24-hour Support Line, in-person accompaniment to hospitals and law enforcement interviews, counseling, and group services — as well as all education, outreach, and training activities.
At this time, there is no specific timeline for resuming services, and this pause will remain in place until further notice. We are committed to restoring services as soon as possible and will keep the community informed as our plans develop.
If you would like to help our services re-open soon, please consider donating to SARC at www.sarcoregon.org/donate.
If you or someone you know needs support during this pause, please contact:
• Family Justice Center of Washington County – 503-430-8300
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800-656-4673 (phone) or online.rainn.org (chat)
• Or, visit the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence website to find help in your area– www.ocadsv.org/find-help
For SARC related questions, please contact Brandy Selover, Executive Director, at brandys@sarcoregon.org.
Thank you for your understanding, support, and care for survivors during this challenging time.
In solidarity,
Brandy Selover, Executive Director
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)—Oregon