You Are Not Alone

Empowering survivors and fostering resilience, The Rising Center is dedicated to eradicating sexual violence in Eastern Kentucky. Serving the communities of Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe counties, our mission is to provide unwavering support through trauma therapy, advocacy, and crisis counseling. Committed to breaking the cycle of silence and stigma, we offer all our services free of charge to survivors and their families and friends. Beyond healing, we strive to prevent future harm by delivering comprehensive prevention services, engaging presentations, and community trainings. Our volunteer program is the heartbeat of our outreach, embodying the spirit of compassion and solidarity. At The Rising Center, we envision a community where every individual lives free from the shadows of sexual violence, and we tirelessly work towards building that reality through empathy, education, and empowerment."

What We Offer

• 24-Hour Free and Confidential Telephone Counseling
Survivors, friends, or family members can call the hotline.

• Trauma Therapy Services
Trained and licensed professionals provide short-term counseling & long-term psychotherapy with no charge to you.

• Advocacy Services
Advocacy services through every step; including medical and legal advocacy.

• Prevention Services
Educational workshops are available for schools and/or community groups through our It's My Space and Green Dot programs.

• Outreach Services
Personal and community needs of survivors are sourced and met through community outreach.

• In-Service Training
Specialized training on Trauma informed care and/or sexual violence is offered to professionals.

If You need Help

• Get to a Safe place.

• Call the police or call the Crisis Line at
1-800-375-7273.

• Get medical attention immediately at a
hospital emergency room or The Rising Center.

• Do not destroy the evidence by bathing,
douching, changing clothes, or rearranging
the scene of the rape.

Contact Us

Visit Us

The Rising Center
637 Morton Blvd
Hazard, KY 41701
1-606-373-6145

The Rising Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.