April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AMHC Sexual Assault Services Celebrates 40 Years

AMHC Sexual Assault Services joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities” encourages each of us to connect with others in our local communities to help ensure that our communities are safe and become educated on sexual violence.

“We can all play a part in the prevention of sexual assault,” shared Julia Miller, Program Director of Prevention and Sexual Assault Services. “AMHC Sexual Assault Services is celebrating its 40^th anniversary and we’re grateful to all of the community stakeholders who have partnered with us to offer support to individuals who have been affected by sexual violence. We not only advocate for victims and give assistance to survivors 24/7, we provide prevention education for all ages on sexual violence, sexual harassment, internet safety and personal body safety.”

AMHC Sexual Assault Services is bringing visibility to Sexual Assault Awareness Month by participating in the following:

• Teal Tuesdays – As the designated color for sexual assault prevention, staff are sporting teal clothing each Tuesday.
• National Denim Day – Staff will wear denim on Wednesday, April 24, in honor of survivors of sexual assault. This tradition has taken place since 2008. Learn more at denimday.org.
• 40^th Anniversary Celebration – Community members are invited to an 80s themed Dance Party at the Northeastland Hotel, Presque Isle, on April 27 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. For more information and tickets visit www.amhc.org.

AMHC Sexual Assault Services Advocates support nearly 400 victims per year in Aroostook, Hancock, and Washinton counties. They can be reached by calling the 24-hour Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-871-7741. Text and chat is also available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. The service is free and confidential. For more information, visit AMHC Sexual Assault Services at https://www.amhcsas.org/.