The Quetzal Center of C4 acts as a lifeline to survivors (18 years and older) who have experienced rape, childhood incest and other forms of sexual violence.

The decision to talk about sexual assault or an abusive relationship is very difficult. The Quetzal Center offers a safe and trusted atmosphere where survivors can find support, resources and strength. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. That’s why our services are confidential and FREE.

If you have experienced sexual assault or know someone else who has survived an assault, you can call our 24-hour rape crisis line: 1-888-293-2080.

The Quetzal Center also offers individual and group counseling sessions to help sexual assault survivors cope with the trauma they have experienced. Counseling can take various forms; depending on which type can best help the survivor. Quetzal Center staff is trained to facilitate Trauma-Related Model (TREM), groups, which recognize the trauma as the central event. Other groups may focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches participants to respond to stress in healthy ways by using mindfulness. Finally, art and other expressive therapies are available to enable healing.

As part of its comprehensive services, the Quetzal Center provides crisis counseling, and medical and legal advocacy to survivors. In partnership with four local hospitals, Quetzal Center advocates meet rape survivors in emergency rooms as they seek medical treatment Our advocates provide compassionate support and advice at this most difficult time.

Quetzal legal advocates also help survivors in the courtroom, supporting survivors as they make a police report or file an order of protection. For those who choose to prosecute their attackers, C4 advocates accompany survivors to court hearings. They help survivors obtain court documents and ensure their rights are upheld.

For more information about the Quetzal Center or to make an appointment, call 773.506.2525.