Community Resources
Sexual Assault Response Center aims to equip survivors and their loved ones with a wealth of available resources. From other service agencies—local and national—to law enforcement, hospitals, and charities, there are many people who want to help in the aftermath of sexual assault, family violence, and abuse.
If you or someone you know is in danger, please dial 9-1-1.
If you feel that you are a danger to yourself, please dial the national suicide hotline 9-8-8.
The Coping Booklets
The coping booklets are comprehensive resources designed to provide survivors of sexual assault, as well as their family and friends, with the information and support they may need during the healing process. Created by the dedicated staff and volunteers at the Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC), these booklet address the physical, emotional, and legal aspects of recovery, offering practical guidance and reassurance.
As a part of SARC services, all survivors receive at least one of the following booklets. If you have misplaced your coping book or know of someone who may benefit from accessing it, you may download a copy below.
The Coping Book
Information for survivors and their support system
This Coping Book is the first that was developed at SARC by combining multiple materials, brochures, and resources. It contains information on the emotional and long-term impact of sexual violence, the criminal justice process, and helpful resources.
The Coping Workbook
Information for adolescent (11-18) survivors and their support system
This Coping Workbook is more interactive with exploring healthy relationships, consent, and other meaningful topics for survivors. SARC believes every teen deserves to know how to avoid abuse and toxic relationships and where to ask for help if they need it.
Libro de Ayuda para Salir Adelante
Información para
sobrevivientes y su
sistema de apoyo
Este libro es para los sobrevivientes que hablan Español.
Resourced Augusta Manual
Resourced Augusta is a local organization that works to connect nonprofits, charities, and service agencies in the Augusta area. You can follow their Facebook page for regular updates on upcoming events and the newest resource sheets. Below, you will find the manual with each resource sheet combined into a singular document.
Community Resources
Law Enforcement Offices
- Aiken County Sheriff’s Office
(803) 642-1761 - Aiken Public Safety Department
(803) 642-7616 - Burke County Sheriff’s Office
(706) 821-1133 - Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
(706) 541-2800 - Edgefield County Police Department
(803) 637-4060 - Grovetown Police Department
(706) 863-1212 - Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
(478) 625-7538 - McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office
(706) 699-7009 - North Augusta Police Department
(803) 279-2121 - Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
(706) 821-1000 - Thomson Police Department
(706) 595-2166 - Washington County Sheriff’s Office
(478) 552-4795
Hospitals
- Aiken Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
(803) 641-5100 - Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Room
(706) 651-2424 - Eisenhower Army Medical Center
(706) 787-5811 - Piedmont Augusta Emergency Room
(706) 722-9011 - Wellstar MCG Emergency Room
(706) 721-4951
Health Departments
- Aiken County Health Department
(803) 642-1604 - Burke County Health Department
(706) 554-3456 - Columbia County Health Department
(706) 868-3330 - Edgefield County Health Department
(803) 637-4035 - Jefferson County Health Department
(478) 625-3716 - McDuffie County Health Department
(706) 595-1740 - Richmond County Health Department
(706) 721-5800 - Washington County Health Department
(478) 552-3210
Victims Assistance Programs
- Aiken County Victim Services
(803) 642-7524 - Burke County Crime Victim Assistance Program
(706) 437-1424 - Columbia County Victims Assistance Program
(706) 447-6780 - Edgefield County Victim Services
(864) 803-5178 - Richmond County Victims Assistance
(706) 821-1220
Reporting Abuse
- Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services (to report abuse or neglect of a child)
1-855-422-4453 - Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services (to report abuse or neglect of an elder or disabled adult)
1-866-552-4464 - South Carolina Department of Social Services (to report abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or disabled adult)
1-888-227-3487
Local Service Organizations & Agencies
- Aiken County Child Advocacy Center
(803) 644-5100 - Child Enrichment Center – Greater Augusta Area
(706) 737-4631 - Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons (Residential program for Domestic Violence Survivors, including sexual violence)
(803) 649-0480 - Eisenhower SHARP Hotline to report sexual assault and harassment
(706) 791-6297 - Fort Eisenhower Family Advocacy Program
(706) 791-3579 - Georgia Legal Services Program
(800) 248-6697 - Safe Homes of Augusta (Residential Domestic Violence program)
(706) 736-2499
National Service Organizations & Agencies
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453 - LGBT National Help Center
(888) 843-4564 - National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233 - RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
(800) 656-4673