Our Mission here is to provide crisis intervention, support, and counseling to victims of sexual assault and child abuse, and to increase awareness and prevention through community education.

We hope you never need our services, but we will be there if you do. All of our services are free and confidential. Our crisis line is 828-692-3931.

1 out of every 3 women and 1 out of every 6 men
will be a victim of sexual assault in their lifetime.
Learn How to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Assault.

86% of all rape is perpetrated by someone who is KNOWN by the victim.
Learn How to Protect yourself against Acquaintance Rape.

1 out of every 12 eighth and ninth grade students
are victims of sexual violence while on a date.
Learn More About Dating Violence.

93% of children who are sexually abused KNOW their perpetrator.
34.2% are family members; 58.7% are acquaintances.
Learn the Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse?

The Healing Place served 595 victims last year. 61% of those were children. Of those persons we assisted last year, only 9 were victimized by a stranger.

If you or someone you love needs help,
please contact The Healing Place.