Resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
Immediate Help & Crisis Support
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, please reach out to these resources for help.
1. National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Phone: 1-800-799-7233 (available 24/7)
- Website: The Hotline
- Description: Confidential support for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including emotional and physical abuse.
2. National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
- Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Website: RAINN
- Description: Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, including 24/7 access to a support counselor.
3. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (now 988)
- Website: 988 Lifeline
- Description: A confidential, free 24/7 helpline for people in distress or crisis, including survivors of abuse.
4. LoveisRespect
- Phone: 1-866-331-9474
- Website: LoveisRespect
- Description: Provides confidential resources for young adults experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Legal Help & Advocacy
These resources provide legal advice, support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
5. ASISTA Immigration Assistance
- Website: ASISTA
- Description: Specializing in helping immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes access legal protections like VAWA and U visas.
6. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
- Website: ILRC
- Description: Provides legal resources, including guides for filing VAWA and U visa applications for survivors of abuse.
7. Legal Momentum
- Website: Legal Momentum
- Description: A nonprofit dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls, with resources on legal protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Mental Health Support & Therapy
Survivors of abuse can seek therapy and counseling to help with healing, trauma recovery, and emotional support.
8. Therapy & Support Groups
- Psychology Today – Find a Therapist
- Website: Psychology Today
- Description: Search for therapists who specialize in trauma, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.
9. National Domestic Violence Hotline – Chat Services
- Website: Chat with the Hotline
- Description: If you are unable to speak over the phone, the National Domestic Violence Hotline also offers live chat services.
Support Services & Shelters
10. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
- Website: NCADV
- Description: Provides national support, resources, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, as well as a directory of domestic violence shelters.
11. Domestic Violence Resource Center
- Website: DVRC
- Description: Offers resources and connections to shelters, legal aid, and financial assistance for survivors.
12. Safe Horizon
- Website: Safe Horizon
- Description: Provides support services for survivors of abuse, including domestic violence and sexual assault.