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You Are Not
Alone
24 Hour Hotline
If you are a survivor or a witness of sexual assault, speak out and call our 24 Hour Hotline at:
(805)564-3696
Serving
Since 1974
We Are Here for You
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What We Provide

ABOUT US

Our Impact

Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) is a private, non-profit organization that provides confidential counseling and support services to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.

Since our inception, we have provided counseling and prevention services to thousands of sexual assault survivors and the Santa Barbara community in general.

During the 2023-2024 period:

327

Survivors and their loved ones received services

5,140

Community member prevention and information sessions

229

Community professionals received training

OUR MISSION

What We Seek

We seek to empower people through healing and social change to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to transforming lives by providing services and education to meet the needs of our diverse community.

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