Free, confidential support
Sexual assault support.You are not alone.
What happened is not your fault. You deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.
Latimer House offers free, confidential advocacy and crisis support. You can talk with an advocate about your needs and decide what feels right for you.
- Your choices matter
- All genders welcome
- Available 24/7
Start with a conversation
You do not have to know what to ask for or make every decision now. An advocate can listen, discuss your needs, and help you explore options.
Reach out when it is safe
Call 877-543-9520. Share only what you feel comfortable sharing.
Explore your options
Ask about safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, and community resources.
Choose your next step
An advocate can explain support options, including referrals and a safehouse assessment when appropriate.
Understanding sexual assault and consent
Sexual assault includes sexual contact or activity without consent. It can involve force, threats, pressure, or taking advantage of someone who cannot freely agree. It can happen between strangers, acquaintances, partners, or spouses.
Consent must be freely given
Agreement must be voluntary. Fear, pressure, manipulation, and threats undermine a person’s ability to choose.
Consent is ongoing
Agreeing to one activity does not mean agreeing to every activity. A person can change their mind and stop at any time.
Capacity matters
Someone who is asleep, unconscious, or too impaired to understand what is happening cannot consent. Silence or lack of resistance is not an agreement.
Support that centers your needs
Safety and practical planning
Talk through immediate concerns, a personalized safety plan, and whether an emergency safehouse assessment may be appropriate.
Advocacy and information
Ask about your options, local legal resources, and help navigating community services.
Connections for ongoing support
Explore referrals for counseling, healthcare, treatment, parenting support, and other resources that fit your needs.
You do not have to have all the answers before asking for support. Services are available to people of all genders and backgrounds.
More resources in your community
These organizations offer additional kinds of help in Western Colorado. Contact each organization directly about services, availability, and eligibility.
Colorado Legal Services
Civil legal help for eligible Coloradans.
The Pro Bono Project
Civil legal resources in Mesa County.
HomewardBound
Shelter, meals, and housing-related support.
Western Colorado 211
Connections to food, housing, healthcare, and other local resources.
Health Solutions West
Behavioral health and treatment resources.
Montrose County
County information and links to local services.
Center for Independence
Independent living resources and support for people with disabilities.
Not sure where to begin? A Latimer House advocate can help you look for resources for your situation.
You deserve support.
Whether this happened recently or some time ago, you can reach out. Our crisis line is available 24 hours a day.