Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center
About Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center gives survivors of sexual violence a place to call, a place to go, and people who stay with them through the hardest parts. Its services are free, confidential, and bilingual, with counseling, advocacy, hospital accompaniment, and a 24-hour hotline all under one roof in Dallas. For donors, the appeal is straightforward, this is direct survivor support paired with public education that reaches beyond the moment of crisis.
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center is the only independent, comprehensive rape crisis center in Dallas County. That matters because it can offer 24-hour support, bilingual services, and prevention education in one place, while also building survivor-led and student-led programming that reaches schools and campuses.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
24-hour sexual assault hotline
Confidential phone support for crises, information, emotional assistance, referrals, and next-step guidance.
Walk-in crisis intervention and advocacy
Crisis intervention and advocacy available at the office during business hours, with no appointment needed.
Hospital accompaniment
Advocates are available 24/7 to provide face-to-face support and information during sexual assault medical forensic exams at area hospitals.
Legal advocacy
Support and accompaniment for police station interviews, court hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Case management
Ongoing support for Crime Victims Compensation, the Address Confidentiality Program, referrals, and survivor questions.
Counseling
Short- and long-term individual counseling, couple, family, and group counseling, offered free of charge and in English and Spanish.
Community education and training
Prevention, risk reduction, and educational programs for community partners, schools, faith groups, and corporations.
Keeping Kids Safe Reading Program
Age-appropriate books, guided questions, and activities that help caregivers teach body safety, consent, and boundaries.
Lunch & Learn Series
Free online educational webinars on sexual violence, prevention, trauma-informed care, and survivor support.
Survivor Speakers Bureau
A survivor-led platform for sharing lived experience to educate the community and raise awareness about sexual violence.
Allies to Advocates
A student-led prevention and advocacy program for college students that supports campus-based consent, safety, and survivor-centered education.
The Upstanders
A high school collective focused on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and sexual violence prevention.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
DARCC is committed to engaging and educating communities to prevent sexual violence and supporting survivors and their loved ones as they heal and thrive.
Who they serve
Survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, including Texas residents age 13 and older for counseling, as well as students, community members, schools, businesses, and organizations engaged in prevention and education.
Their impact
- 2,289 hotline clients served in 2025
- 3,151 counseling sessions in 2025
- 1,265 advocacy clients in 2025
- 639 individuals received counseling support in 2024
- 3,553 hours of counseling provided in 2024
- 661 group counseling sessions held in 2024
- 1,767 survivors supported with acute and ongoing advocacy needs in 2024
- 2,085 hotline calls answered through the 24/7 sexual assault line in 2024
- 406 survivors accompanied during forensic exams in 2024
- 134 community volunteers trained in 2024
- 18,067 hours of hotline and hospital advocacy provided by volunteers in 2024
- 796 volunteer advocates trained since founding
- 16,217 crisis hotline calls answered since founding
- 124,253 individuals reached through outreach and education since founding
How your donation helps
- Keeping counseling, advocacy, hotline, and education services free for survivors and their loved ones
- Supporting the 24-hour sexual assault hotline and crisis intervention services
- Funding hospital accompaniment and legal advocacy support
- Sustaining community education, outreach, and prevention programs
Our story
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center began as Dallas County Sexual Assault Services in 2007. In 2009, it received 501(c)(3) status and began operating as Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center. In 2010, it opened its 24-hour sexual assault hotline and partnered with THR Dallas to provide advocacy for Dallas County’s first hospital-based SANE program. From there, it expanded into counseling, education, volunteer training, and broader community engagement.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center’s services.
Call the confidential 24-hour sexual assault hotline at 972-641-7273 for crisis support, information, referrals, safety planning, and help connecting to advocacy or counseling. Walk-in crisis intervention and advocacy are available during business hours at 2801 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, and counseling appointments can be requested by calling the clinical line at 214-712-4901. Services are free, confidential, offered in English or Spanish, and free interpretation is available.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
I have seen in my personal and professional life the power of having even just one supportive, non-judgmental person who believes a survivor and also believes in their success.
Events
Lunch & Learn Series
monthlyFree online sessions on sexual violence, prevention, trauma-informed care, and survivor support.
Community Volunteer Day
monthlyHands-on volunteer sessions that support special projects and community engagement.
Bam, Crak, DARCC!
annualAn annual mahjong tournament with brunch bites, drinks, prizes, and a raffle to support survivors.
Survivor Speakers Bureau info sessions
twice a monthBrief recurring sessions for people interested in learning about the Survivor Speakers Bureau.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center has shared.
Current needs
- Financial gifts to keep services free for survivors and their loved ones
- Volunteer advocates for the 24-hour hotline and hospital accompaniment
- Corporate and community partners for education and outreach
- Event sponsors and underwriting support
Volunteer opportunities
- 24-hour hotline volunteer advocate
- Hospital accompaniment volunteer advocate
- Legal advocacy accompaniment volunteer
- Community volunteer day special projects
- Corporate volunteer group support
- Young professionals outreach volunteer
- Education and awareness volunteer
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does someone start counseling at DARCC?
Call the Clinical Services Line at 214-712-4901 during business hours, or call the 24-hour hotline after hours. The team will gather basic contact information, send intake paperwork, and schedule a 50-minute intake assessment. Counseling is free and available in person or virtually.
Can someone get help without an appointment?
Yes. Walk-in crisis intervention and advocacy are available at the office during business hours, so no appointment is needed.
Can an advocate be present at the hospital?
Yes. Advocates are on call 24/7 at the listed hospitals and can offer support before, during, and after a sexual assault medical forensic exam.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes. Services and materials are offered in English and Spanish, and free interpreter services are available when needed.
What can the 24-hour hotline help with?
The hotline can help with crisis intervention, emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, medical attention referrals, forensic exam information, and connecting to counseling or advocacy services.
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