MIDDLETOWN – The Mental Health Association
of Orange County is going to receive $61,000 in state funds for rape crisis
services. The money was secured by Senator John Bonacic (R-Mt. Hope).
“These are critical funds that will go a long way toward helping
the Mental Health Association provide services and education,” said
Bonacic. “By providing these resources in Orange County, we can
take a step toward one day ending sexual violence, while at the same time
empowering victims to seek help with they are attacked.”
Mental Health Association Executive Director Nadia Allen said the funding
will allow the agency to continue to provide “vital community crisis
response and prevention capacity to address sexual assault.”
The association’s 24-hour crisis intervention and referral line
is 800-832-1200.
