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Resource List
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911
24 hour hotlines
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Phone: 1 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Website: rainn.org
Description: Operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), provides confidential support from trained staff members.
Crisis Text Line
Text: “HELLO” to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Description: Provides support via text message for people in crisis.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone: 1 800-4-A-CHILD (1 800-422-4453)
Website: childhelp.org
Description: Provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals for child abuse cases.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Website: thehotline.org
Description: Offers support and resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence includes those who have experienced sexual abuse.
The Trevor Project
Phone: 1 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Website: rainn.org
Description: Operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), provides confidential support from trained staff members.
GLBT National Help Center
Phone: 1 888-843-4564
Website: glbthotline.org
Description: Provides telephone, online chat and email peer support for LGBTQ individuals
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: 1 800-273-8255 (TALK)
Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Description: Provides support for people in distress and resources for prevention.
Stop It Now
Phone: 1 888-PREVENT (773-8368)
Website: stopitnow.org
Description: Offers resources and support to prevent child abuse.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Website: humantraffickinghotline.org
Description: Offers support for victims of human trafficking and provides information to the public.
988 Suicide & Crisis line
Phone: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Description: Provides support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Organizations Advocating for Survivors
National Alliance to End Sexual Violence
Website: endsexualviolence.org
Description: Advocates for policies to end sexual violence and support survivors
Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)
Website: havoca.org
Description: Provides support and advice for adults affected by child abuse
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Website: nctsn.org
Description: Raises standard of care and improves access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities.
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
Website: isst-d.org
Description: Provides professional and public education, clinical training and trauma-related research.
Enough Abuse Campaign
Website: enoughabuse.org
Description: Provides education and training to prevent child abuse and reduce risk factors.
Darkness to Light
Website: d2l.org
Description: Focuses on preventing child abuse by educating adults about the steps they can take to protect children.
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)
Website: snapnetwork.org
Description: Provides support for survivors of clergy sexual abuse and abuse
Male Survivor
Website: malesurvivor.org
Description: Supports male survivors of sexual abuse and assault through support, resources and advocacy.
Brave Movement
Website: bravemovement.org
Description: A global movement to end childhood sexual violence and support survivors.
Prevent Child Abuse America
Website: Works to prevent the abuse and neglect of children by promoting services that improve child well-being and developing programs to help parents and families.
Stop the Silence
Website: stopthesilence.org
Description: Works to prevent and address child abuse, through awareness education, and policy change.
The Lamplighters
Website: thelamplighters.org
Description: Provides resources and support for survivors of sexual abuse and their families.
National Children’s Alliance (NCA)
Website: nationalchildrensalliance.org
Description: A national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs), which provide coordinated support and services to child victims of abuse.
Online Resources
The National Center for Victims of Crime
Website: victim of crime.org
Description: Provides support, advocacy and resources for victims of all types of crimes, including child sexual abuse.
After Silence
Website: aftersilence.org
Description: online support group and message board for survivors of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Description: offers resources, training, and support for preventing and responding to sexual violence.
The Joyful Heart Foundation
Website: joyfulheartfoundation.org
Description: Supports services of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse through advocacy, healing programs and educational initiatives.
1in6
Website: 1in6.org
Description: offers support for men who have been abused, includingonline support groups and educational resources.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA)
Website: siawso.org
Description: A 12 step, self-help recovery program for Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Take Back The Night Foundation
Website: takebackthenight.org
Description: works to end sexual violence through events educational programs, and resources for survivors.
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Website: ascasupport.org
Description: self-help programs for adult survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
Pandora’s Project
Website: pandys.org
Description: provides support and resources for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, including online support groups and educational material.
The Healing Journey
Website: thehealingjourney.org
Description: Support and resources for survivors of sexual abuse, including articles, recovery tools and online communities.
Voices In Action, Inc.
Website: voicesinaction.org
Description: Provides support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their families.