Alaska Department of Public Safety Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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You Are Not Alone

Every Alaskan deserves to feel safe. If you are in need of immediate help or assistance, please call 911.

Sexual assault is a traumatic experience, but it's important to remember that help is out there. If you are a victim, there are hotlines, counseling services, and support groups that can provide you with the care and assistance you need to heal and start your journey of recover. Reach out for the help you deserve.

Phone/Online Resources
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline
    • Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • RAINN nationwide resources and support for survivors
    • Bystander Intervention tips from RAINN found here
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline
    • ​Call 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483)
  • LoveisRespect, crisis line and resources for teens and young adults
    • Call 1.866.331.9474
    • Text: LOVEIS to 22522
  • The Trevor Project support for LGBTQ survivors
    • Text START to 678-678
    • Call 866-488-7386

ALASKA'S SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS

 
Community: Points of Contact:    Phone: Email: 
Anchorage Tara Henry 907-212-8544 tara.henry2@providence.org
Keeley Olson (907) 276-7279
(907) 276-7273		 kolson@staralaska.org
Barrow/Utqiagvik Virginia Walsh (907) 852-0261 Virginia.walsh@north-slope.org
Stacey Lucas (907) 852-9250 stacey.lucas@arcticslope.org 
Bethel Eileen Arnold (907) 543-3444 eileen_arnold@twcpeace.org
Jennifer Prince   Jennifer_Prince3@ykhc.org 
Cordova Nicole Songer 907-424-5674
nsonger@cordovafamilyresourcecenter.org
Yaritza Mejias  
ymejias@cordovafamilyresourcecenter.org
Heather Thorne 907-424-7738 heather.thorne@eyak-nsn.gov
Breanna Mills 907-424-2238 bree.mills@eyak-nsn.gov
Dillingham
Desi Bond		 (907) 842-2320 records@safebristolbay.org
Patrick Mahoney 907-842-5201 ext 6274 pmahoney@bbahc.org
Fairbanks Alina Cushing (907) 458-5221 Alina.Cushing@foundationhealth.org
Homer Christine Fontaine 907-235-0287 ctf@sphosp.org
Colleen James 907-235-0287 coj@sphosp.org
Lindsey Collins 907-235-7712 lindsey@havenhousealaska.org
Juneau Swarupa Toth 907-586-1090 swarupat@awareak.org
Megan Dihle (907) 500-3821 mdihle@bartletthospital.org 
Ketchikan Chelsea (Silva) Narvaez   Chelsea.silva88@yahoo.com
JD Martin (907) 228-4082 jd.m@wishak.org
Kodiak Penny Lampl (907) 486-6171 sart@kwrcc.org
Elsa DeHart 907-539-1749 elsa.dehart@alaska.gov
Rebecca Shields 907-486-6171 rebeccaa@gci.net
Kotzebue Jackie Hill, Director 907-442-7879 jackie.hill@maniilaq.org
Mary Willis 907-442-7973 mary.willis@maniilaq.org 
Nome Susan Gorba (907) 227-2076 sgorba@nshcorp.org
Palmer/Wasilla Heather Miller (907) 746-6291
(907) 746-8026		 heatherm@akafs.org 
Desiré Shepler 907-746-4080 DShepler@akafs.org
Angie Ellis 907-322-8537 a.ellis@msrmc.com
Petersburg Annette Bennett (907) 518-0555 director@petersburgwave.org
Prince of Wales Shannon Silverthorn (907) 826-3257 ssilverthorn@peacehealth.org
Seward Suzi Towsley 907-224-5257  STowsley@SEAVIEWSEWARD.ORG
Sitka Michelle Mahoney 907-747-3370 mmahoney@safv.org
Natalie Wojcik, ED 907-747-3370 nwojcik@safv.org
Susan Ward 907-966-8721 susanw@searhc.org
Soldotna/Kenai Cheri Smith (907) 283-9479 csmith@leeshoreak.org
Kristie Stockton 907-714-4547
907-714-4548		 kstockton@cpgh.org
St. Paul Island Melinda Miller 907-546-8300 mmiller@southcentralfoundation.com   
Valdez Cynthia Clements 907-232-3933 cynthia.clements@providence.org
Rowena Palomar 907-835-2980 executive@avvalaska.org
Unalaska Dr. Megan Sarnecki   msarnecki@ifhs.org
Lynn Crane 907-581-1500 usafved@arctic.net
                                       
        FOR A FULL LIST OF SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS AND THEIR SERVICE AREAS CLICK HERE.    
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support for survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones.
https://www.thehotline.org/
Hotline Number: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
 
Strong Hearts Native Helpline provides 24/7 confidential support to all American Indians and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
https://strongheartshelpline.org/
Hotline Number: 1-844-762-8483
 
State of Alaska Department of Public Safety

5700 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: (907) 269-5511

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