What We Do
Established in 1973 as the first rape crisis center in West Virginia and expanded in 1978 to include West Virginia’s first domestic violence shelter, we have been faithfully serving our community’s survivors for over 50 years.
Our Mission
At RDVIC, we strive to provide a community-based comprehensive service that advocates for the equal rights of all individuals to have control of their lives without violence or threat of violence.
RDVIC provides emergency shelter, counseling, support group, advocacy, community education, and volunteer opportunities. Our services are confidential and free of charge.
We have and always will be an agency against violence.
What We’ve Achieved
In 2024, RDVIC:
Provided 2,226 hours of counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services, thanks to our advocates who make themselves available 24/7
Served 757 clients
Provided 1,793 nights of shelter to victims of domestic and sexual violence
Our History:
We were established in 1973 at the Rape Information Center (RIS) and ran entirely by volunteers until 1977
In 1977, we developed a two-pronged focus of direct services and education
We opened the first domestic violence shelter in West Virginia in 1978
We received our first federal funding in 1982
