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Sexual Assault or Intimate Partner Violence

Avalon: A Center for Women and Children
- Hotline: 757- 258-5051
- Website: www.avaloncenter.org
Avalon provides services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence primarily in the Williamsburg/James City County/York County areas. Services include, 24-hour Helpline, accompaniment to the hospital, counseling, legal advocacy, shelter, and education. Avalon also offers services to male survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking. Please call for more information.
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
- Phone: 757-236-5620
- Website: www.visitthecenter.org
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors offers counseling, a 24-hour hotline, advocacy, and accompaniment to survivors in the Newport News/Hampton area.

Legal

Victim Witness Assistance Program
- Williamsburg/James City County:
  757-229-1541
- York County:
  757-890-3402
Williamsburg/James City County Legal Aid
- Phone: 757-220-6837
Virginia Lawyer Referral:
- Phone: 1-800-552-7977
Commonwealth Attorney
- Williamsburg/James City County:
  757-229-6080
- York County:
  757-890-3401

Medical

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
- Emergency Room:
  757-984-7115
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia
- Phone: 1-800-230-PLAN
- Website: www.ppsev.org

LGBTQ Resources

Virginians for Justice (Anti-Gay Crime) Line
- Phone: 1-800-347-HATE
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance: LGBTQ Task Force
- Website: www.vsdvalliance.org