Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault

Relationship violence is not limited to someone hitting you; violence occurs on many levels, including sexual, emotional and physical. It can consist of someone threatening you, intimidating you into unwanted activities, verbally abusing you, isolating you from your friends and interests, or taking away your ability to make your own choices.

Services are free and confidential within the Wellness Center. The services are available regardless of when the assault or abuse took place and whether or not the victim reported it to the police. The Sexual Assault Care Center also has speakers available to present educational programming.

For more information on Sexual Assault Counseling & Referral please contact:
Albany Wellness Office: 518-292-1917 (general)
Troy Wellness Office: 518-244-2261 (general)

Direct Contact:
Michael S. Washco CRC, LMHC, CASAC, ICADC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Phone: 518-244-6858
Email: washcm@sage.edu

If you have a sexual assault emergency, call:

  Rensselaer County Sexual Assault Care Center's 24- hour hotline at (518) 271-3257
  http://www.NortheastHealth.com/SACC

  OR

   Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence 24 Hour hotline: (518) 447-7716
   http://www.albanycounty.com/cvsvc

Peer Education & Sexual Assault, Rape, and Gender Violence
Bystander Intervention Training

The CAPES Peer Education Program is also currently developing a peer lead organization with the single purpose of addressing sexual assault, rape, and gender violence here at The Sage Colleges. If you, or anyone you know would like to be apart of this group please feel free to contact CAPES at the information below. Together we can make a difference. 

Email: capes@sage.edu 
Phone: (518) 244-6858