Hope Unveiled

As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC), invites you to an open house at our RYSE Resource Center.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH 6:00-8:00 PM

IMAGO DEI COMMUNITY 1302 SE ANKENY ST. PORTLAND, OR 97214

The night will be filled with art and poetry from our amazing youth and young adults, unveiling their strengths, creativity, and talent. We are looking forward to opening our space to the community and giving a glimpse of what hope looks like at SARC. Refreshments will be provided.

Intimacy Group

The SARC Alder Program will be offering a FREE 10-week psychoeducational group aimed at addressing sexuality and intimacy needs for adult survivors of sexual trauma starting March 3, 2016. The group will meet Thursday evenings at the SARC Alder Program office.

The group references work done by both Wendy Maltz (The Sexual Healing Journey, 1991) and Staci Haines (Healing Sex, 2007) that addresses intimate, sexual and sensual healing for survivors.

Goals of the group include:

  • Exploring one’s own definitions of healthy sexuality and intimacy in a sex-positive environment
  • Discussing barriers to sexuality and intimacy in a safe, non-judgmental setting
  • Offering tools to increase a participant’s ability to become more in tune with their sexuality while setting and maintaining boundaries

The group addresses sexuality and intimacy directly, therefore, a typical participant has previously participated in an initial support group and/or individual counseling to address sexual trauma and will have developed an array of positive coping skills.

For more information or to sign up for the group please contact Betsy Trumbull, LCSW at 971-708-5771 or via email at betsyt@sarcoregon.org.

SARC offices are closed 1/18/16

SARC offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18, 2016. Our support line services will be fully operating.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

The Alder Program

SARC’s mental health program is expanding to a new space located just down the hall from our main office. With the move, we have also decided to give the program a name with meaning.

We are excited to introduce to you: The Alder Program. The name is based on alders, trees that are native to the Pacific Northwest. Alders are beautiful and resilient trees that are steeped in rich symbolism across many cultures. We chose this tree to represent our program because alders are important to forest restoration and health. After a forest fire, landslide, or clear-cut, alders quickly sprout and then secure and heal the soil as their roots spread and produce nitrogen, creating a nurturing environment for other trees to take root and thrive. Like alders, our program hopes to provide a safe and nurturing place for survivors to recover from the devastating impacts of sexual assault trauma.

We Are Open!

All SARC offices are open today, Wednesday, January 6th. The roads still have some ice, so be careful if you are out and about today.

SARC Offices Closed Tuesday, January 5th Due to Icy Roads

All SARC offices will remain closed on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 due to icy road conditions.

Our 24-hour Support Line will be available, and staff who are scheduled to be in the office today will be checking voicemails and e-mails.

 

 

Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather

All SARC offices will remain closed Monday, January 4, 2016 due to icy road conditions.

Our 24-hour Support Line will be available, and staff who are scheduled to be in the office today will be checking voicemails and e-mails.