Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program (SACVAP)

The college has partnered with the St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program (SACVAP) to provide students access to a therapist on campus.

Meet Our SACVAP Therapist

Ryan Melone
Therapist, Prevention Educator
Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program (SACVAP)

Ryan has been with SACVAP for a year and a half, providing client-centered counseling and therapy for college student survivors of sexual violence. Ryan is extremely passionate about his work with students, and is committed to helping student survivors heal, grow, and thrive. In addition to offering counseling, Ryan can advocate for survivors of sexual violence during medical appointments, legal proceedings, law enforcement appointments, Title IX meetings, and other settings. Through a caring, empathic approach, Ryan can help you navigate your concerns safely and confidentially. For more information, visit the SACVAP website at www.sphp.com/sexual-assault. 

Contacting Ryan

Any students who are interested in services may reach out to Ryan directly at (518) 443-9542, or call the SACVAP Intake Coordinator at (518) 271-3410. Additionally, Hudson Valley Community College students may contact Ryan during a weekly open meeting. The schedule for the weekly open meetings is announced in the Student Announcements.

For urgent concerns, students are encouraged to call the SACVAP 24-hour hotline at (518) 271-3257.