Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center

AKA:

CJC Senior;CVRCC; CVC; RCC; BHC; Citizens Dispute; Orders of Protection; Protection Orders

Description:

The Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center (CVRCC) provides comprehensive services and resources to victims of crime; educates the community about victimization, trauma and the incredible strength, resiliency and hope of those impacted by crime; and empowers the community with information and skills to live violence-free lives. Crime victim advocates, counselors and forensic nurses provide holistic, compassionate support to victims as they heal from trauma. Services include: 24/7/365 forensic medical exams for victims of sexual violence; advocacy and crisis counseling for victims of all crimes; assistance with filing for an order of protection or for victims' compensation; trauma counseling; specialized services for seniors, vulnerable adults and homicide survivors; support groups for gunshot victims and Latinx victims of violent crime. Prevention coordinators are available for community outreach and education sessions for groups of all sizes and ages.

Hours:

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; after hour appointments available. Forensic Medical Exams: 24/7/365

Intake Process:

Advocacy appointments: all victims can walk in during office hours or call ahead for more information about what to bring with them to the office(901-222-3950).

Counseling appointments: victims can call the main line to schedule an intake appointment (901-222-3950)

Forensic medical exams: victims can call our 24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline for information on an acute or scheduled exam (901-222-4350)

Program Fees:

No Fee; all services are free and confidential

Languages:

Spanish speaking staff and/or interpreters available for all services; Language Line interpreters available for other languages

Eligibility:

Residents of Shelby County or victims of crimes that occurred in Shelby County. Services are free, confidential (to the extent allowed by law) and provided regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, religious belief, ability level or immigration status

Persons who have been victims of crime in Shelby County or who are survivors of victims of crime

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

December 8, 2023

Address Listings

Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)