Coastal Horizons RCC

The Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center is the only stand-alone rape crisis center in Southeastern North Carolina.

Serving New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties, the Rape Crisis Center staff, interns, and volunteers provide FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to all primary and secondary victims of sexual violence in our community.

RCC Services

• 24-hour crisis hotline and hospital response
• Law enforcement advocacy and accompaniment
• Court advocacy and accompaniment
• Assistance with Crime Victim's Compensation
• Assistance with the filing of protective orders
• Information and referrals
• Individual therapy
  • All therapy services are facilitated by licensed clinicians utilizing evidence-based treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).

Community Outreach

• Awareness and Education Presentations:
  • Sexual Violence 101 - Presentation including the "need to know" information on sexual violence.
  • Coffee and Consent - Presentation explaining the basics and necessity of consent in a relaxed environment.
  • Safe Zone - LGBTQ awareness and ally training.
  • Human Trafficking 101 - Exploring the topic of human trafficking, identifying victims, and its impact on the Cape Fear region.
  • Secondary / Vicarious Trauma - Knowledge on secondary trauma and learning how to take care of oneself while working with trauma.
• Outreach events throughout the community, including:
  • Tabling events to spread awareness of RCC services
  • Restaurant and bar awareness events