History

A timeline of the path we have traveled

Pathways For Change Inc.

1973
1973

Rape Crisis Program of Worcester Established

Pathways for Change, Inc. was established in 1973 as the Rape Crisis Program of Worcester

1981
1981

Rape Crisis Program of Worcester Incorporated

The Rape Crisis Program of Worcester was incorporated in 1981.

1993
1993

New Reach, New Name

Expanded our services to include more towns and renamed to The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts.

2011
2011

Pathways For Change, Inc. Established

After deep introspection, we changed our name once more to reflect our renewed focus and dedication to our Mission.

Pathways for Change, Inc. was established in 1973 as the Rape Crisis Program of Worcester and incorporated in 1981.

In 1993, having expanded beyond the City of Worcester to our current service area (47 cities and towns in the Greater Worcester, Leominster/Fitchburg and Gardner areas), we changed our name to The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts.

The Agency recognized in 2010 that the needs of our community in addressing this issue had changed.

Following a period of introspection and surveying our clients and community, the Agency was reborn in August, 2011 as Pathways for Change, Inc. with a renewed focus and dedication to our Mission.

our history

With a long standing record of accomplishments and a commitment to reaching the diverse communities within Central Massachusetts, Pathways is proudly one of the leading rape crisis centers in Massachusetts and has served as an example of promising practices nationally.

Since opening our doors in 1973, Pathways has been committed to the development of comprehensive services to the communities within our service area. These services include 24 hour crisis intervention, support groups, counseling and advocacy for Survivors of sexual assault and abuse as well as prevention education, professional training and community outreach.

We operate from a community-organizing model, realizing that real solutions to sexual violence must involve a wide range of community involvement. This is the underlying philosophy of our volunteer program as well as our work with neighborhoods, organizations, churches, schools, and collaborations with other agencies. Community organizing includes providing assistance in the aftermath of sexual assault while at the same time building our community’s competency to prevent it in a proactive and coordinated manner.

We Are Here To Help

clasped-hands-comfort-hands-people-45842-640x512

To connect with a counselor please call our 24 Hour Hotline at 1(800) 870-5905.

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Video Phone (508) 502-7681 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm).

Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).

Volunteer

become a volunteer

Are you interested in becoming a Pathways for Change volunteer? For more information email info@pathwaysforchange.help.

We’re Hiring

Join our growing team! Pathways is currently hiring for several positions. Click here for more information

en_US
Skip to content