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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center works to end sexual violence through healing and social change.

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  • This organization does not have specific hours. You can contact them at any time.

Contact

BARCC Office Phone
617-492-8306
BARCC 24-Hour Hotline
800-841-8371

You can reach our hotline at 800-841-8371 (24-7) or barcc.org/chat (9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.). You can reach our office line at 617-492-8306 during regular business hours Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location

Cambridge office and mailing address

99 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

The Port
Boston office

989 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
United States

Outside Cambridge
Waltham office

24 Crescent St.
Suite 202
Waltham, MA 02453
United States

Outside Cambridge

Additional information

We provide free, confidential support and services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and up and their loved ones. We work with survivors of all genders from the immediate crisis after sexual violence to decades later, and our goal is to empower survivors to heal. We also work with a wide range of organizations and communities to advocate for change and prevent sexual violence.

During COVID-19, we are providing services remotely, over the phone or online. For additional COVID-19 updates, visit barcc.org/covid-19.

Last updated May 28, 2021.

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Current programs

Program

Volunteering Opportunities at Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

Do you love helping those in your community? If so, we offer various volunteering opportunities that will help enrich the lives of those we serve.

Program

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Hotline

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

Our highly trained and supervised volunteer counselors and staff are available to talk with survivors ages 12+, their families and friends, and providers about sexual assault, harassment, and abuse.

Program

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Medical Advocacy

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

Our highly trained and supervised volunteer and staff advocates meet survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their loved ones at area hospital emergency rooms 24-7.

Program

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Counseling

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

The Port

Short-term individual, couples, family, and group counseling with licensed clinicians & trained counselors for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, and partners, families, and friends.

Program

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Legal Advocacy

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

The Port Outside Cambridge

Our legal team helps survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse understand their legal rights and options.

Program

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Case Management

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

The Port Outside Cambridge

We work directly with survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their loved ones to assist with their immediate and long-term health, housing, financial, and safety needs.