Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center

Here at DARCC, our volunteers play a vital role in providing advocacy and support to survivors of sexual assault. Whether answering our 24/7 crisis hotline, accompanying a survivor to the hospital, or offering legal advocacy, DARCC Volunteers make a lasting impact on the lives they touch.

Our next Advocacy Volunteer Training begins Monday, June 15.

To sign up or ask questions about the training, please contact [email protected].

Bingo, brews, and giving back

Join us Wednesday, July 8 from 6–9 PM at Peticolas Brewing for a fun night that makes a difference.

- $5 bingo cards
- 3 prize rounds + a blackout round with a BIG prize
- All bingo card sales + $1 from every pint sold support DARCC

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and play for a purpose.

Join us for the first Lunch Club of the year on Friday, June 5.

This is your chance to connect, learn, and stay engaged in the work of supporting survivors and preventing sexual violence.

Hear updates from our leadership, get a closer look at our programs, tour our space, and connect with others who share this commitment. Lunch will be provided.

Spots are limited and filling up, so be sure to RSVP soon: https://www.addevent.com/event/3jswppbvsd7q

Invite a friend or colleague and join us. We can’t wait to see you there.

Join us tomorrow, May 27 for May's Lunch & Learn with Meg Stone, MPH—author and Executive Director of IMPACT Boston—for a powerful conversation on safety, prevention, and resilience.

This session will explore the real impact of fear-based safety messaging, how to fact-check common advice, and what trauma-informed, effective personal safety strategies actually look like. Learn how individual skills can play a role in broader sexual assault prevention efforts.

CEU credits available upon request.

Register here: www.dallasrapecrisis.org/lunchandlearn

In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Our 24/7 sexual assault hotline remains open and available. If you need support, please don’t hesitate to call 972-641-7273. We’re here for you.

The Survivor Speakers Bureau (SSB) serves as a powerful platform for survivors to share their stories and raise awareness about sexual violence.

Curious about joining SSB? We’ve got you covered—twice a month!

Join us for quick, engaging sessions designed to fit your schedule:
1st Mondays at 5:30 PM
3rd Fridays at 9:30 AM

Upcoming Dates:
Monday, June 1 at 5:30 PM
Monday, July 6 at 5:30 PM

Visit https://www.dallasrapecrisis.org/survivor-speakers-bureau for more information or to register.

Healing is not something you simply “get over.”

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing an open letter to survivors about the reality of trauma, the moments that can resurface over time, and the importance of meeting yourself with patience instead of pressure.

If something from your past is showing up again, it does not mean you are back at the beginning. It means you are still healing.

Read the full letter at the link in bio.

Healing takes time.
So we stay.

At the heart of Dallas Area R**e Crisis Center is a commitment to showing up—every time. In 2025, DARCC answered 2,568 hotline calls and supported 386 survivors during hospital exams, often in the middle of the night.

This work is possible because advocates are trained, ready, and present long before the call comes in.

Read our 2025 Annual Impact Report to learn more. Link in bio.

Allies to Advocates is currently active at the University of Dallas and is expanding to campuses across Texas through the leadership of our incredible interns.

Interested in bringing A2A to your campus or getting involved? Visit our website and apply to express your interest. A member of the DARCC Education Team will follow up with you about your selected campus.

Stay connected and follow for updates, resources, and ways to get involved.

Talking to kids about body safety doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

DARCC’s Keeping Kids Safe Reading Program helps caregivers use story time to start important conversations about consent, boundaries, and speaking up. Each book includes simple tools and guided questions to make these topics feel natural and empowering.

Link in bio under Get Educated tab.

Join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn with Meg Stone, MPH—author and Executive Director of IMPACT Boston—for a powerful conversation on safety, prevention, and resilience.

This session will explore the real impact of fear-based safety messaging, how to fact-check common advice, and what trauma-informed, effective personal safety strategies actually look like. Learn how individual skills can play a role in broader sexual assault prevention efforts.

Register here at dallasrapecrisis.org/lunchandlearn or use link in bio.