About RSAC

he Rape and Sexual Abuse Center (RSAC) was established by the Neighborhood Involvement Program in 1972 as one of the first rape centers in the country. Our primary purpose remains the same today: providing affordable, accessible, qualified assistance to victims of sexual assault and abuse. In addition, RSAC is a firm believer that education and understanding are critical to preventing and breaking the cycle of trauma. This is why we continue to strongly support education programs in our community and schools. Through the dedication of our trained staff, we’ve been able to help thousands of individuals begin the healing process from sexual violence.
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Services

• Support groups for rape survivors and concerned persons (age 18 and up)
• 24-hour phone help-line for victims and concerned persons
• Walk-in crisis counseling for recent sexual assault
• Individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy
• Sexual violence education and prevention for schools, professionals and community organizations
• Legal advocacy for all sexual assault victims entering the judicial system in Hennepin County
• Internships, practicum and volunteer opportunities
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Staffing

Clinical services are provided by licensed and Master’s or Ph.D. level staff therapists and supplemented by graduate interns. The RSAC Program Director is a Licensed Psychologist. Advocacy services are provided by volunteers and undergraduate or graduate students who are trained through a state approved 40-hour training program.

Qualifications and Fees:

Advocacy services are free and available to female and male sexual assault victims and concerned persons in the Greater Metro area. Therapy services for female and male survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and other forms of sexual violence may also be extended to family members, partners and concerned persons. Therapy services are offered on a sliding fee basis and RSAC can accept Medical Assistance, MN Care, Medicare and some insurance. Funding Advocacy services are free partly due to funding from N.I.P, United Way, Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota Department of Crime Victim Services.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Center is a program of the Neighborhood Involvement Program. The Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P.) Includes: Counseling Center (General mental health practice) Clothes Closet Rape and Sexual Abuse Center Seniors Program Therapy Associates (General mental health practice) Uptown Community Clinic (Medical and dental services) Youth Program
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