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Trusted Resources for Support and Safety

Updated: May 15

Below is a list of trusted national and community-based resources you can utilize if you, a friend, or a family member needs support related to domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health, and healing. These resources serve diverse populations with a range of inclusive, trauma-informed services.



National Resources:


LOVE IS RESPECT

Website: www.LoveIsRespect.org |Phone: 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 |Text: “LOVEIS” to 22522

Contact LoveIsRespect if you want to talk to someone, need advice about your relationship or a loved one’s relationship, or if you have legal questions.


NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

Website: www.thehotline.org | Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Canada: 1-800-363-9010NDV

Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Website also offers live chat in English and Spanish.


ONE LOVE – MY PLAN APP

Available in the App Store. This app helps users assess if a relationship is unsafe and create a personalized safety plan. Friends and family can also use it to evaluate others’ relationships.


NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE

Website: www.rainn.org | Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE

Provides information, short-term crisis support, and resources for survivors and loved ones. Accessible via phone and online chat.


STOP IT NOW! HELPLINE

Website: www.stopitnow.org/help-inquiry | Phone: 1-888-PREVENT

Confidential guidance and support to adults concerned about child abuse or problematic behavior. 30-minute phone consultations available.


CENTER FOR RELATIONSHIP ABUSE AWARENESS

Extensive directory for abuse prevention, legal help, mental health, and regional assistance.


THE TREVOR PROJECT

Website: www.thetrevorproject.org | Phone: 1-866-488-738624/7

Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth via phone, text, and chat.


STATEWIDE COALITIONS

Search: “Your State Coalition Against Domestic Violence”

New York Example: Website: www.nyscadv.orgHotline | NYS: 1-800-942-6906 |Hotline NYC: 1-800-621-4673


✊🏽 Resources for BIPOC Survivors:


Clinicians of Color Directory


Therapy for Black Girls


Kindred Medicine


Zabie Yamasaki, M.Ed, RYT

Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor


Dr. Shena Young

Body-Inclusive Psychologist


Ann Nguyen

Sexual Empowerment Coach


National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault


INCITE!

Activist network of women, GNC, and trans people organizing to end violence.


SisterSong

Focuses on reproductive justice and policy change for communities of color.


Ujima: National Center on Violence

Against Women in the Black Community



National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

Website: www.niwrc.org

Offers educational tools, leadership support, and advocacy for Indigenous women.


Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women

Policy, outreach, and community-based support for Native survivors.


First Nation Women’s Alliance

Website: www.fnwa.org


Latina Alliance Against Sexual Aggression


Mujeres Latinas en Acción

Chicago-based org supporting Latinas with culturally relevant programming.


National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence

Provides training, advocacy, and resources for Latinx communities.


Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence


Manavi (South Asian Survivors)


National Organization of Asian and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence


🏳️‍🌈 Resources for LGBTQ+ Survivors:


Stories of LGBTQ+ Survivors


National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (AVP)

Website: www.avp.org | Phone: (212) 714-1141

Supports LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, harassment, and discrimination.


LGBT National Hotline

Phone: 1-888-843-4564


LGBTQ+ Friendly Mental Health Directory

(Search: LGBTQ+ therapist directories)


FORGE

Support and training for trans survivors and professionals working with them.


NQTTCN – National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network


BEAM – Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective


Trans Lifeline Website | translifeline.org Phone: 1-877-565-8860

Peer-run hotline offering emotional & financial support.


Black Remote She

Gender-affirming virtual peer support.


Support for Male Survivors


1in6

Website: www.1in6.org

Online support, resources, peer groups, and training for male survivors.


Male Survivor

Healing resources and mental health referrals.


The Bristlecone Project

Stories of healing from male survivors of sexual violence.


A Men’s Project

International guide and community for male survivors and allies.


Crisis & Community-Based Support:


Crisis Text Line

Website: www.crisistextline.org |Text: Text “HOME” to 741741 for 24/7 support


988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (National & Local-based)

Phone: 988

Provides mental health and suicide prevention support.


Crisis Response Center (Philadelphia)

Local crisis evaluation and support services.


Our Wave

Anonymous storytelling platform and healing space for survivors.


Congreso de Latinos Unidos (Philadelphia)

Bilingual services and culturally responsive care.


Women Against Abuse (Philadelphia)

Shelter, legal aid, and advocacy for DV survivors.


Healthy Minds Philly

Free mental health screenings and peer support resources.


Certified Peer Specialist Directory

Search local behavioral health networks for support groups and certified peer advocates.







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