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FACTSHEET:
PTSD and the Family

Traumatic experiences that happen to one member of a family can affect everyone else in the family. When trauma reactions are severe and go on for some time without treatment, they can cause major problems in a family. This fact sheet will describe family members' reactions to the traumatic event and to the survivor's symptoms and behaviors.

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Other Services

Private therapists

If you can afford and would prefer a private therapist, most rape crisis programs can provide referrals to private practices.

Find a rape crisis program here.

College/university-based programs

  • Barnard-Columbia Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center
    Peer Counselors, Tuesday-Sunday, 7 PM-11 PM: (212) 854-HELP
    Peer Advocates, 24-hours, 7 days/week: (212) 854-WALK
    Web site
  • NYU Health Center
    24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: 212-443-1230
  • College Consortium Project
    The NYC College Consortium Project supports sexual assault educators and service providers on local campuses. The CCP provides opportunities for information and resource exchange between colleagues and fosters collaboration and communication between institutions in the New York City area.
    ccpNYC-owner@yahoogroups.com | Web site

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The Resource Guide is a free information service from The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

If you know of a resource for sexual assault survivors which should be included in the Guide, please tell us about it.