RESOURCESFOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, VIOLENCE,AND ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THEIR ALLIES
If you or someone you care about has experienced the trauma of sexual assault, violence, or abuse, it is crucial to remember that you are not alone. There are numerous organizations and resources dedicated to providing support and assistance to survivors and their allies. In times of distress, it can be overwhelming to navigate the available resources, which is why we have gathered a comprehensive list of reputable organizations that specialize in aiding victims of sexual assault, violence, and abuse. These organizations offer a wide range of services, including counseling, legal guidance, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Remember, healing is possible, and reaching out for help is the first step towards reclaiming your power and well-being.
LGBTQ+
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AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy.
24/7 Hotline: 212-714-1141
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The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in LBGTQ communities.
24/7 Hotline: 617-742-4911 (voice) or 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free)
Family
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Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence.
Helpline: 212-349-6009
24/7 City Hotline: 800-621-4673
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Seamen’s Society for Children and Families acts as a safe haven for New York families in crisis, providing high quality services in the community to strengthen and preserve families so that children and adults have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Their programs provide support to families facing challenges such as mental illness, alcohol addiction, substance abuse, domestic/intimate partner violence, and other circumstances that threaten a child’s safety and future.
Helpline: 718-447-7740 x4792
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Rising Ground is a human services organization that supports individuals and families in New York City and lower Westchester County by providing therapeutic treatments and trauma-informed supports that meet the physical, mental health, psychological, and educational needs of youth and adults facing a myriad of complex challenges.
Helpline: 877-783-7794
Gender
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Womankind uses the multidimensionality of its Asian heritage to work alongside survivors of gender-based violence as they build a path to healing.
24/7 Helpline: 888-888-7702
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1in6 helps men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives and serves family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community.
24/7 Helpline: 800-656-4673
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GNWS is an alliance of regional shelter networks around the world that unites the women’s shelter movement globally to end violence against women and their children.
If you are feeling unsafe or have experienced harassment, rape, sexual abuse, physical or psychological violence, you can find GNWS’ helplines and NGOs at lila.help.
Disability
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Barrier Free Living supports individuals with disabilities to live dignified lives free of all forms of abuse and bias.
Hotline: 212-533-4358
Videophone Hotline: 646-807-4020 -
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder maltreatment.
Helpline: 855-500-3537 (ELDR)
Youth
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Day One uses an empowerment model that invests young people in maintaining safe relationships for themselves and their peers, and engages youth in designing projects to raise awareness in their communities.
Helpline: 800-214-4150
Text Line: 646-535-DAY1 (3291)
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Love is Respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
Helpline: 866-331-9474
General
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
24/7 Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
24/7 Online Hotline: Visit online.rainn.org to chat one-on-one with a trained RAINN support specialist
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NSVRC provides research & tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and 24/7 support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Chat: Text “START” to 88788 -
Stop Street Harassment (SSH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting and ending gender-based street harassment worldwide.
Hotline: 855-897-5910