2nd Annual
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®
April 27, 2008
Who we are
Founded in 1974, the Rape Crisis Center of Milford is a not-for-profit social service agency working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, prevention, education and public policy advocacy. The Center provides services to the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Milford, Orange, Seymour, Shelton, and West Haven . All services are provided at no cost to the community.
Victim Services
- 24 hour confidential crisis hotline Confidential short-term counseling for victims of sexual assault and their families by counselors trained in crisis intervention techniques.
- Personal support and advocacy during hospital, police and court visits
- Male counselors available to provide services to male victims, spouses, fathers and other family members.
- Information on issues pertaining to sexual assault Support groups for rape and incest survivors.
- Referral network for long-term professional counseling, legal assistance and medical assistance
- Pregnancy screening tests
Educational Services
- Personal Safety Program for K-6 grade students
- Safety Prevention Program for Middle School and High School Students
- Violence Prevention Program for Middle School and High School students Child
- Sexual Assault Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
- Healthy Relationships
- Women's Empowerment
- In-service workshops on sexual assault for community agencies and organizations
- Specialized Police Training for area police departments
Contact Information
Reach us by telephone:
24/7 Crisis Hotline (203)878-1212
Toll Free 1-888-999-5545
En Espanol 1-888-568-8332
Office (9-4pm, M-F) (203)874-8712
Driving Directions
The center is located in the Parson's Government Center. The following directions are for the community parking lot located on the West Main Street.
From I95 South Exit 39A (Downtown Milford).
At the end of the ramp, merge onto Rte 1 South, Boston Post Road toward Milford Center. Go straight to High Street (7Eleven and Gulf Station on corners). Turn left onto High Street and go to stop sign (West Main Street). Turn left and travel down the hill to the community parking lot on your right (Daniel Wasson Athletic Field). Park your car in the center aisle and walk to the front sidewalk. Walk to the corner and enter through the last door. The office is located on the second floor at the top of the stairs.
From I95 North: Exit 37 (High Street). Turn right at the end of the ramp. At signal light (Rte 1) go straight. At stop sign (West Main Street), turn left and follow directions above.
Exit 54 (Milford Parkway)
Go to the third exit, Rte 1 South, Downtown Milford. At the end of the ramp (stop sign) go straight to light, turn right onto Rte 1 South (Boston Post Road). Go to next signal and turn left onto High Street (7Eleven and Gulf Station on corners). At stop sign (West Main Street), turn left and follow directions above.
CONNSACS Sexual Assault Centers
Hotline Numbers-
Center for Women and Families*
Bridgeport 203-333-2233
Safe Haven Sexual Assault Crisis Services*
Danbury 203-731-5204
Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern CT*
Willimantic 860-456-2789
New London 860-437-7766
Women and Families Center, Sexual Assault Crisis Services*
Middletown 860-635-4424
Meriden/New Haven 203-235-4444
Rape Crisis Center of Milford*
Milford 203-878-1212
YWCA of New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Services*
New Britain 860-223-1787
Hartford 860-547-1022
Sexual Assault Crisis Center*
Stamford 203-329-2929
Susan B. Anthony Project
Torrington 860-482-7133
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury*
Waterbury 203-753-3613
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-4673
*Bilingual Advocate available |