Support, Advocacy & Resource Center’s new building will increase the agency’s advocacy and prevention efforts.

The new building, located at 1458 Fowler St. in Richland’s Spaulding Business Park, will cost about $1.2 million, including land.

SARC provides 24-hour crisis intervention, support and advocacy for victims of crime.

It employs two sexual assault advocates and 1.5 general crimes advocates. SARC also employs two prevention specialists whose focus is on preventing crime in the community.

The Kids Haven program, which is a partnership between SARC and local city and county governments, is also located in the facility.  A child interviewer speaks to children who may have been abused.

SARC will be adding an on-site counseling program, and additional staff to its prevention and crisis programs, which includes an advocate who specializes in human trafficking. A private outside courtyard will be in the center of the building, providing a healing and peaceful environment.

SARC’s services are free and confidential.

The building is scheduled to be completed this month.

Ron Enterprises of Richland is the general contractor.