Sexual Assault Support Services is dedicated to supporting victims/survivors in their effort to heal from the trauma of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, and stalking, while striving to prevent the occurrence of sexual violence in local communities and in society at large.
- Confidential 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline
- 24-hour advocacy and support at police stations, hospital emergency rooms and the courts
- Support groups for rape survivors, sexual abuse survivors, parents, and others affected by sexual violence
- Professional training and consultation to police departments, hospitals, schools and others in the community
- Sexual abuse and sexual assault prevention education in the schools for children, teens and parents
- Sexual harassment workshops for teachers and children in schools
- Sexual harassment prevention workshops for managers and employees in the workplace
News : Now that summer is here, SASS will be appearing at some local festivals. Come see us, color a T-shirt, and learn more about our services.
- Seacoast Local Festival, June 7, 2008 Pleasant Street Portsmouth 1-4pm.
- Market Square Day, June 14th, 2008 Downtown Portsmouth 9-5.
- Somersworth Children's Festival June 21, 2008 Main Street Somersworth NH 10-4pm.
Congratulations to the Winners of Our T-shirt Contest!
1st Place winner Cassidy Grade 1
2d Place Winner Jessi Grade 2
2007 Porch Light Award Gala was a tremendous success, due to the generous support of our community members. To see photos and read articles, please click HERE!
Read the Spring Newsletter HERE!
Want to Volunteer?
Fall Hotline Trainingwill begin Wednesday September 10th 2008. Contact Olivia at outreach@sassnh.org or call the office at 603.436.4107 ext.109 if your interested in a volunteer opportunity that will change your life!
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Sexual Assault Support Services does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, health status (including HIV-positive), physical, mental or emotional ability, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, socio-economic status, race, national origin, immigration status, or religious or political affiliation.
*A Note on Confidentiality
As a survivor of sexual assault you have the right to confidentiality, under New Hampshire law RSA-173C. Sexual Assault Support Services recognizes that the Internet is not a confidential medium. Please do not email the office with any personal sexual assault history. Please let us know how we may specifically reach you. May we leave a message on your answering machine? May we call you at work? May we email you? Is it better to reach you by mail? Although the Internet and email are very convenient ways to reach us, it is not confidential.
Contact Us
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Main Office
7 Junkins Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-4107
24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Hotline: 1-888-747-7070
Hours of Operation: M-F 9am-5pm
**Crisis counseling is available on a walk-in basis during office hours**
Outreach Office
18 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0775
24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Hotline: 1-888-747-7070
Hours of Operation: T & W 8:30am-4:30pm
**Crisis counseling is available on a walk-in basis during office hours**
If you are calling from another area and are in need of assistance, please call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) hotline at
1-800-656-HOPEor visit their web site at
www.rainn.org
Client Bill of Rights
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As a client of Sexual Assault Support Services you have the following rights throughout your work with us.
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You have the right to know and understand all rules of the organization providing service by which they must abide.
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You have the right to make decisions within the rules and policies of the organization.
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You have the right to access your individual records.
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You have the right to give suggestions and inout concerning the program and services, to have that input heard, and to receive feedback on it.
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You have the right to have your individual information/records kept confidential according to NH RSA 173-C. You can ask the Director of Client Services about your rights under NH RSA 173-C.
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You have the right to have complaints concerning the program and services heard.
Greivance Procedure
Any person who believes that his or her rights as a client of this agency has been violated should contact the Director of Client Services. If this course of action does not prove to be satisfactory, please contact the Executive Director or the Board of Directors for further attention to your concerns.
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1-888-747-7070
Sexual Assault Support Services
Relay for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing
1-888-735-2964
Or 711
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