Tri-County SPEAKS
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Crisis Support
Location
198 Rutledge Ave. Suite 5Charleston, SC 29403 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. provides essential services to victims and survivors of sexual violence, and to educate and engage the community in the awareness and prevention of sexual assault in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
Description
Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. is one of the oldest rape crisis centers in the Carolinas, as well as one of the oldest in the country. Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. (TCS) is the leading authority on sexual violence and the region’s most vocal expert when it comes to preventing, educating, advocating and supporting adult survivors of sexual violence throughout their healing journey. The organization serves the Tri-County area of the Lowcountry and it’s 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (843) 745-0144 is available 365 days a year, with trained advocates available to answer calls from victims, survivors, friends, and family members of sexual assault victims.