SASHA CENTER primarily focuses on educating the public, raising awareness and providing support to self-identified survivors of sexual assault. All support groups are free of charge and confidential.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Stay Connected
Our Mission
Our mission at the SASHA Center is to increase awareness, provide resources and educate the public about sexual assault, provide culturally specific peer support groups to self identified survivors of rape and to increase justice and visibility for survivors in Southeast Michigan.
ABOUT Sasha Center
SASHA CENTER is a sexual assault service, prevention and educational agency which is designed to provide educational/support groups to survivors of sexual assault.... view more
Sasha News - view All
How Kalimah Johnson's SASHA redefines rape culture for women of color Activist, educator, and survivor Kalimah Johnson is a hugger. She will tell you this almost immediately. But she always asks consent before reaching for an embrace, as her life's work is her dedication to defining boundaries, parameters, and compassion. Johnson, more than a hugger, is a healer. ... click here
Detroit advocate reflects on black women’s role in #MeToo and impact of R. Kelly series
Johnson says she thought that the Surviving R. Kelly series was “profound,” and that it has caused "a lot of conversation" within the African-American community over issues of sexual assault and harassment... read more.
Stand Up Now - radio show Interview June 24, 2014
Sexual Violence in the Lives of African American Women
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 13.6% (42 million) of the population self-identified as Black or African American.... read more.
Make A Donation
To help support the mission of SASHA Center, we invite you to make
a financial contribution or donate needed goods or services.
Upcoming News and Events- view All
Emotional Intelligence for Me Register
Let's Talk About Sex Register
SASHA Poetry Group Register
SASHA M.E.N. Register
Healing Is Possible Register
Executive Director
Sasha Center Tool Kit More Information
Sasha Unisex Fragrance Order
The Sasha Center Model:Black Women's Triangulation of Rape - A Comprehensive Paper
Support Program
Each support group series is led and facilitated by a licensed clinical master’s level social worker and/or co-facilitated by a trained survivor of sexual assault.
Survivors can contact the agency directly to participate in groups and SASHA CENTER will take referrals from schools, agencies, organizations, police, private practitioners and community members. All participants must be 16 years or older to participate. Survivors of date, marital or stranger rape, as well as adult survivors of incest are encouraged to join our groups.
SASHA Center is proud to provide services to these local organizations:
