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You Are Not Alone —We're Here to Help

Confidential advocacy. Safety planning. Healing together.

If you are experiencing (or have ever experienced) sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or abuse, you don’t have to face it alone. EPEC’s trained advocates provide confidential, compassionate support to help you find safety, healing, and hope

All services are free and confidential, and available to anyone in Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County.

I Need Help Now (Crisis Support)

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Confidential Hotline: 304-263-8292

Call our 24/7 Confidential Hotline. You can call day or night. You don’t have to share your name, and you can just talk through what’s going on.

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If you are in immediate danger, call 911

Your safety matters, if you are in danger get the support of trained professionals

What We Can Help With Right Away

You don’t have to make big decisions right now. We’ll meet you where you are and help you figure out what comes next.

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Crisis counseling and emotional support

You can call EPEC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our hotline is completely confidential. You do not have to give your name to the operator if you don’t want to.

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Emergency safety planning

EPEC advocates and counselors work with child and adult victims to explain the options available to them and help them determine the course of their recovery.

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Emergency Protective Order Preparation

EPEC advocates work with clients to explain the procedure for seeking an Emergency Protective Order (EPO), what options are available in the EPO, and what the client can expect in the court hearing.

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Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment

EPEC works closely with local law enforcement and hospitals. We can send a trained advocate to meet you and provide support.

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emergency shelter or safe housing

While housing is never 100% guaranteed, our advocates can explain your options and help you tap into all available resources.

I’m Looking for Ongoing Support

If you’re ready to talk through options or get long-term help, our advocates can walk with you through every step.

Advocacy & Case Support

  • Victim Advocacy — Emotional support, help understanding your rights, and accompaniment to medical, court, or law enforcement appointments.Lol
  • Safety Planning — Personalized plans for staying safe at home, work, and online.
  • Case Management — Assistance navigating housing, legal aid, transportation, and financial resources.
  • Support for Family & Friends — Guidance for those supporting a loved one who’s been harmed.

Counseling & Support Groups

  • Individual Counseling — Trauma-informed therapy is available by appointment (waitlist may apply).
  • Support Groups — Each of our outreach offices hosts survivor support groups where you can connect with others who understand.

Practical Resources. Help connecting to:

  • Legal advocacy referrals and protective order assistance
  • Medical care and forensic exams accompaniment
  • Emergency cell phones and communication safety tools
  • Shelter, financial assistance, and community programs

What You Can Expect: The Process

Call our hotline, fill out our contact form, or come to one of our offices (locations listed below). You can choose how you prefer to communicate (phone, email, in person).

We’ll do a confidential intake, listen to your story, assess safety and needs, and discuss your options without judgment.

We’ll tailor a plan with you that may include protective orders, safe housing, counseling, childcare, etc.

We’ll help you access legal, medical, shelter, mental health, financial, or other resources. We’ll support you through each step.

You get to decide what support you want — advocacy, counseling, support groups — and how often. We stay connected and adjust your plan as needed

Why Survivors Choose EPEC

You deserve safety, respect, and healing. No matter what has happened, you are not to blame. You deserve to be safe, supported, and believed — and we’re here to help.

Visit One of Our Outreach Offices

If you live in another part of West Virginia, find your local center here: Find Your Local Center at FRIS.org

24-hour hotline: 304.263.8292

If you think you are in an abusive relationship, need emergency shelter because of your violent partner or have been sexually assaulted, you can call EPEC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our hotline is completely confidential. You do not have to give your name to the operator if you don’t want to.

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We're here for you from the very first step.

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Our Mission: To Eliminate Violence Against all People.