Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc
About Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc
Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc offers free, confidential support for survivors of child abuse, commercially sexually exploited youth, and adult survivors of sexual assault in the Permian Basin. That means a trained advocate can answer the hotline, a family can get help navigating the process, and a survivor can be accompanied through a sexual assault forensic exam at Midland Memorial Hospital. For donors, the value is plain: this is support people can actually reach when life has already gotten overwhelming.
What sets MRCCAC apart is the range of help available under one roof, from child advocacy center services to sexual assault crisis services. It also works across multiple West Texas counties with coordinated case response, so survivors, children, and caregivers are not left to piece everything together on their own.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline
A 24-hour confidential hotline that connects survivors, non-offending caregivers, and community members with trained advocates who can listen, provide information, and help with next steps.
Forensic Interviews
Child-centered, neutral, fact-finding interviews for allegations of abuse or neglect, conducted in coordination with law enforcement, DFPS, and prosecutors to reduce repeated interviews and limit further trauma.
Family Advocacy
Support for non-offending caregivers during the investigative process, including crisis intervention, explanations of the process, resource navigation, referrals, and help with Crime Victims' Compensation.
Therapy
Free trauma-focused counseling for survivors of abuse and assault, including individual and group therapy, case management, and collaboration with family members to support treatment goals.
Education
Prevention and awareness programs for schools, daycare facilities, faith-based organizations, parents, educators, and community members, including Being Safe, online safety, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and recognizing and reporting abuse.
Adult Advocacy
Confidential, survivor-centered support for adults, including crisis support, safety planning, hospital accompaniment, legal navigation, referrals, and help accessing basic needs.
Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Accompaniment
24/7 hospital accompaniment for survivors during a sexual assault forensic exam at Midland Memorial Hospital, with emotional support, information, and referrals.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer roles that support hotline coverage, hospital accompaniment, court accompaniment, outreach, office assistance, and support for children and families.
Multi-Disciplinary Team and Sexual Assault Response Team (MDT & SART)
Collaborative case coordination with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors, medical providers, and mental health partners to improve the response to child abuse and sexual assault cases.
Texas Model for Care Coordination
A newer program that uses awareness, education, creativity, collaboration, and capacity building to identify and recover youth victims of sex trafficking and connect them with trauma-informed, holistic resources through partner agencies.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Provides support, hope, and healing for survivors of sexual assault and child abuse in the Permian Basin.
Who they serve
Survivors of child abuse, commercially sexually exploited youth, adult survivors of sexual assault, children and teens affected by abuse or trauma, and their non-offending caregivers.
How your donation helps
- Free therapy services
- Forensic interviews
- Advocacy services
- Crisis response services
- Hospital accompaniment
- Education and prevention programs
Our story
In 1979, the Midland Rape Crisis Center began serving survivors of sexual assault after a group of individuals and law enforcement representatives responded to concerns about rape and its lasting effects. In 1996, it added the Children’s Advocacy Center program to make the justice process more sensitive and responsive for children affected by sexual abuse and severe physical abuse. The organization later opened a satellite office in Andrews County in 2007 and another in Howard County in 2018, and it now operates as the Midland Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc’s services.
Survivors and caregivers can call the 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline at (432) 682-7273 to reach a trained advocate. Children may be referred for a forensic interview by law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and adults can also contact the center for advocacy, therapy, hospital accompaniment, and referrals.
Events
Blue the Basin
annualAnnual child abuse awareness event that includes the City of Midland proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, a resource fair, interactive activities, coloring contest awards, and prevention presentations.
Safe Steps Story Hour Midland Community Event
date-specificA community outreach event for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons that includes a read-aloud, craft activity, and snack for children.
Healthy Relationships
date-specificA course that covers the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to spot unhealthy patterns, and how to leave an unhealthy relationship safely.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Children’s Advocacy Center support
- Therapy dog program
- 24/7 sexual assault crisis hotline
- Hospital accompaniment
- Court accompaniment
- Office assistance and special projects
- Community outreach and events
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- 2025 Board Member of the Year, DJ Austin
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does someone get a forensic interview for a child?
A child is referred after a report of abuse or neglect, usually by law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The interview takes place in a safe, child-friendly setting with a specially trained interviewer.
What kinds of support are available after a child’s forensic interview?
Families can receive family advocacy, referrals, and therapy for the child and non-offending caregivers, depending on need and approval.
What happens when someone calls the sexual assault hotline?
A trained advocate answers, listens, explains options like medical care and reporting, and connects the caller with center services or community resources.
What does SAFE accompaniment involve?
Trained staff or volunteers can meet a survivor at Midland Memorial Hospital and stay with them during the sexual assault forensic exam process, offering emotional support, information, and referrals.
What topics are covered in the education programs?
Programs include Being Safe, online safety, healthy relationships, human trafficking prevention, and recognizing and reporting child abuse for children, caregivers, educators, and community groups.
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