The SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) Center is a private non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the needs of sexual assault survivors in Larimer County. We are the local rape crisis center. We strive to reduce sexual violence in Larimer County through our various services.

SAVA is comprised of specially trained victim advocates who are on-call 24 hours a day for emergency services or to answer your questions about sexual assault.

SAVA is a member of Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the National Victim Center in Washington , D.C. , the Colorado Organization of Victim's Assistance (COVA), the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), and the Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART) of Larimer County . SAVA has been assisting victim/survivors, their family and friends since 1976.

SAVA works with, not for, the criminal justice system, the medical therapeutic community and other public & private agencies to provide seamless services to sexual assault survivors.

SAVA Center Board of Directors - 2007

Deborah Westcott, LCSW
Board Chair
Fort Collins , CO

Ruth Carrothers
Northern Colorado Real Estate Brokers
Fort Collins, CO

Diane Lathrop
Attorney At Law
Lathrop Law Office
Fort Collins , CO

Eileen McInerney, CPA
Fort Collins, CO

Tracy Schwartz
Fort Collins, CO

SAVA Services include:

• Information and support needed to make informed decisions and take positive action.
• Personal advocacy and assistance with accessing medical information and counseling resources.
• At the request of the client, we can arrange for and be present at meetings with criminal justice professionals, businesses, etc.
• Outreach and services to family members and friends who are wondering how to help.
• Individual and group therapy for men, women, families and friends affected by sexual violence.
• Prevention/education seminars for classes, organizations, public agencies, church and civic groups, businesses & the community.
• Assistance to obtain civil restraining orders, access to victim compensation and victim rights information.