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ABOUT US

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HUDSON S.P.E.A.K.S.

(Supports, Prevents, Educates, Advocates, to Keep Strong)

A g a i n s t  S e x u a l  V i o l e n c e

is a countywide nonprofit sexual assault program that provides victim-centric services for individuals of all gender, ages 13 and up.

HUDSON SPEAKS is a sexual assault prevention, intervention and after care center in Hudson County, New Jersey.

 

The mission of Hudson S.P.E.A.K.S Against Sexual Violence is to create safer communities centered on supporting the survivor’s healing. Our strength is in our commitment to be inclusive, with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift marginalized identities within our community and organization. We strive to empower individuals and elevate the voices of survivors through diversity initiatives, culturally relevant advocacy, and trauma-informed direct services. We value inclusion, belonging, and equity for all.

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We serve all survivors of sexual assault (except anyone below the age of 13 years old), both male and female, regardless of race, religion, financial status, immigration status, educational background, gender identity or sexual preference. These services extend to family members, marital/dating partners and friends.

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We are committed to ending sexual violence through education and awareness, by empowering, supporting and advocating for all those affected by this crime.

 

OUR PHILOSOPHY

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  • We offer confidential services to all of our clients.

  • We believe in each individual's strength, creativity, and resolution.

  • We strive to support individuals to feel empowered and feel free to make their own choices.

  • We are committed to cultural awareness and cultural humility.

  • We are committed to helping individuals explore all options by providing sound information/options.

 

OUR VALUES​

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  • Self-Determination/Choice

  • Client-Centered

  • Intersectionality

  • Equality

  • Systemic Change

  • Partnerships/Collaboration

  • Change is Possible

  • Education

  • Diversity

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OUR INITIATIVES

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Meet The Team

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Bishnu Maya Pariyar
M.A., Hon. DLitt.

Program Director

201-795-8375 (Ext. 4703)

bishnu.pariyar@carepointhealth.org

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Ariana Fernandez

Outreach Coordinator

201-795-8178

Ariana.fernandez@carepointhealth.org

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Erica Gadsden

Sunshine Project Coordinator/Case Manager

201-217-4723

erica.gadsden@carepointhealth.org

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Maria Elaine Evia

Crisis Coordinator

201-795-8375 (Ext. 5269)

maria.evia@carepointhealth.org

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Melanie Gutierrez-Polanco

Crisis Program Support Specialist

201-795-8375 (Ext. 5417)

melanie.gutierrez@carepointhealth.org

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Bhavya Chaudhary

Prevention & Outreach Coordinator

201-795-8559

bhavya.chaudhary@carepointhealth.org

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Gerardo Leal

Crisis Counselor

201-795-8741

gerardo.leal@carepointhealth.org

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Elsy Rivera

Crisis Community Specialist

201-217-4726

elsy.rivera@carepointhealth.org

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Ashmeen Kaur

Outreach Coordinator,  Bolo Behen

201-795-8375 (Ext. 5866)

ashmeen.kaur@carepointhealth.org

BEGIN BY BELIEVING.

Help is here.

We are just a phone call away.

24-HOUR SEXUAL VIOLENCE HELPLINE

201-795-5757

LEARN MORE...

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HUDSON SPEAKS

Against Sexual Violence

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179 Palisade Avenue,
Jersey City, NJ 07306


24 HOUR RAPE CRISIS HELPLINE:

(201) 795-5757

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Office: 201-795-8741
Education and outreach: 201-795-8559
Fax: 201-418-7025

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www.HudsonSpeaks.com

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