ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – The Robins Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team hosts a weekly anonymous chat room through their Safe Helpline chat room program, providing discussions related to healing.
The program is available to all Team Robins military and civilian personnel who are affected by sexual assault.
“Participants can expect a welcoming, confidential space where they are free to share, reflect and discuss different topics,” said Candace Franks, SAPR program manager. “Each session focuses on a different topic related to healing. While every survivor’s experience is unique, this space offers a sense of community that is anonymous. Whether you choose to share or observe, your presence matters, and you are not alone.”
It is every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon online at https://lshr.safehelpline.org/chat/597-robinsafbsaprgroupchat. Participants can join from their personal mobile devices or computers. The chat room does not have audio or video capabilities, ensuring an anonymous environment.
The ground rules for the chat room are:
– Do not provide personally identifiable information. This includes any names, addresses and emails.
– Do not request PII from other participants.
– Refrain from using abusive, graphic or inappropriate language.
– Do not use the chat room as a substitute for professional mental health care.
“Participants do not need to file a report or share any personal information,” Franks said. “Our goal is to create a space where participants can heal, learn coping skills, and feel heard and valued.”
All sessions are held by a Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program-credentialed victim advocate through the Robins AFB SAPR office. For any questions, contact Candace Franks at 478-222-4194 or candace.franks.1@us.af.mil.