REACH of Haywood is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides aid to victims-survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking.

REACH offers advocacy, emergency shelter, community outreach, and prevention education to empower individuals to live a self-sufficient life free of violence.

If you have experienced domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual assault, or elder abuse. . .

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

24 HOUR HELPLINE: 828.456.7898

OUR MISSION

REACH of Haywood County serves survivors of domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human-trafficking through advocacy, community outreach, and prevention education, to empower individuals to live a self-sufficient life, free from violence.

All of our services are offered FREE OF CHARGE to women, children, and men.

What is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact by another person. An assault can be committed by ANYONE, not just a stranger — a friend, an acquaintance, a colleague, a family member, or even an intimate partner. The assault itself can take many forms. Sexual assault can include: - Rape or attempted rape - Sexual touching or fondling - Sexual threats or coercion - Sexual harassment - Revenge porn (the sharing of explicit images without permission) Don’t give up. We believe you.

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is violence or other abuse in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. Domestic violence is often used as a synonym for intimate partner violence, which is committed by one of the people in an intimate relationship against the other person, and can take place in heterosexual or same-sex relationships, or between former spouses or partners.

What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.

There is NO EXCUSE for domestic violence, sexual assault, teen-dating violence, elder abuse, or human-trafficking.

24-hour Helpline: 828-456-7898

Email: reachofhaywood@att.net

REACH OF HAYWOOD
PO Box 206
Waynesville, NC 28786

I THINK I NEED HELP..

"The advocates at REACH stand with those who have experienced any form of abuse. We recognize and appreciate the individual paths victims take on their journey to becoming a survivor. Each person's process is unique and important. We are committed to supporting them throughout their journey."

- Kit Gruelle, Victim/Court Advocate