Not all these organizations are crisis (or 24-hour) organizations. Kick at Darkness is merely providing the information to contact, but does not hold responsibility or endorsement for any of these organizations listed.
FIND AN ER
- Emergency Rooms | Emergency-Rooms.Find-Near-Me.info
FIND AN ADVOCACY CENTER
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-HOPE | RAINN.org |RAINN.org/es | Centers.RAINN.org
“…the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization…”
– Find a center with rape advocates, therapy, and family support near you
– Online hotline for survivors and allies
– Research, tools and training — regarding rape, abuse, incest, domestic violence, hate crimes, and sex trafficking
TATTOO COVERUPS
- Apply for a tattoo cover-up (trauma-related tattoos or self-harm scars)
LEGAL RESOURCES & TOOLS FOR VICTIMS
- Legal Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault | GiftFromWithin.org
“…an article about legal issues…helpful to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones…”
- Victim Rights Law Center | VictimRights.org
“…we not only provide legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault to help rebuild their lives, but also promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim…”
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Domestic Violence & Drug Addiction | DrugRehab.com
“…Victims of domestic violence who struggle with addiction face significant barriers to receiving treatment…”
- Personalized Addiction Treatment | TheRecoveryVillage.com
- The Authority in Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation and Recovery | Drug-Rehabs.org
“…A non-profit social betterment organization: The journey to recovery from drug addiction and/or alcoholism can be paved with ups and downs….”
HELPFUL ARTICLES:
+ Prevention Against Teen Drug Use
+ Prevention Against Teen Alcohol Use
- Addiction Affects All Communities | AddictionCenter.com
“…Making the decision to find a detox center or drug or alcohol rehab is the first step toward a new, healthy life….”
HELPFUL ARTICLE:
+ AddictionCenter.com/addiction — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- ADDITIONAL HELPFUL ADDICTION ARTICLES:
+ Find Support Living with a Mental Health Condition — Disclosing to Others
+ Disability, Substance Abuse, & Addiction
+ Comprehensive Guide to Home Accessibility for People with Disabilities in Recovery
+ Financial Burdens of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
- End Rape On Campus | EndRapeOnCampus.org
“…to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels….”
- Joyful Heart Foundation | JoyfulHeartFoundation.org
“…transform(ing) society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support(ing) survivors’ healing, and end(ing) this violence forever…”
- National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence | NCDSV.org
“…helps a myriad of professionals who work with victims and perpetrators…”
- Community Information and Referral Services (United Way) | 211Arizona.org
“…get connected…get answers…” [Search online “211” + your STATE name for the help in your area]
SEX TRAFFICKING
- Destiny Rescue | DestinyRescue.org
“…internationally-recognized non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing children trapped in the sex trade…”
- Shared Hope International | SharedHope.org
“…equip first responders and community members to identify warning signs of trafficking and employ intervention techniques to rescue child trafficking victims…”
ORGANIZATIONS HELPING THE HEALERS
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
(877) 739-3895 | NSVRC.org
“…a resource for coalitions, rape crisis centers, allied organizations, and others working to eliminate sexual assault. The NSVRC does not provide direct services to sexual assault victims but rather supports those who do…”
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING SURVIVORS & ALLIES
- Advocate Web | AdvocateWeb.org
“…the largest internet resource dealing with sexual misconduct, exploitation, and abuse of clients by mental health professionals, medical professionals, clergy, lawyers, educators, and law enforcement officials…”
- Arizona Department of Health Services Sexual Violence Prevention & Education, The
(602) 542-7343 | AZRapePrevention.org
“…provides rape prevention education to students, professionals, and community members…”
- DATE SAFE Project, The
(800) 329-9650 | DateSafeProject.org
“…committed to being a national leader in the mission to teach youth and adults that “asking first” makes all the difference in creating safer intimacy and decreasing occurrences of sexual assault…”
- End Violence Against Women International | EVAWIntl.org
“…seeking to improve outcomes for victims and pursue accountability for their assailants…”
- FaithTrust Institute | FaithTrustInstitute.org
“…a national multi-faith organization working to end sexual and domestic violence…provide communities and advocates with the tools and knowledge they need to address religious and cultural issues related to abuse…”
- Gift from Within | GiftFromWithin.org
“…non-profit organization with educational materials for survivors of trauma, advocates and counselors…”
- La Frontera Empact Suicide Prevention Center
(480) 736-4949 | LaFrontera-Empact.org
“…Trauma Healing Services…”
- Male Survivor | MaleSurvivor.org
“…committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism…”
- Men Can Stop Rape
(202) 265-6530 | MenCanStopRape.org
“…mobilizes male youth to prevent men’s violence against women…”
- National Domestic Violence Registry | DomesticViolenceDatabase.net
“…the first national database model for domestic violence convictions available to the public…”
- SAKHI for South Asian Women | SAKHI.org
“…uniting survivors, communities, and institutions to eradicate domestic violence and form healthy communities…”
- Security On Campus, Inc
(888) 251-7959 | CleryCenter.org
“…the only national non-profit organization devoted exclusively to providing services to the victims of violence on college campuses and to educate students…”
- Stalking Resource Center | VictimsOfCrime.org
“…a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Their website provides statistics on stalking, information on safety planning and other resources…”
- Start By Believing | StartByBelieving.org
“…a public awareness campaign uniquely focused on the public response to sexual assault…”
- Stop It Now!
(888) 773-8368 | (888) PRE-VENT | StopItNow.org
“…a national non-profit working to prevent child sexual abuse using the tools of public health…”
- Tapestry | A Survivor’s Guide to Sexual Assault
SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES
- Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN)
Video Phone: (202) 559-5366 | DeafDAWN.org
“…legal, medical, system advocacy and survivor support services…”
- CAVNet
Video Phone: (202) 559-5366 | CAVNet.blogspot.com
“…this organization addresses violence against women, human rights, genocide, and crime victims with disabilities…”
- National Disability Rights Network
NDRN.org
“…investigate reports of abuse and neglect…seek systemic change to prevent further incidents; advocate for basic rights; and ensure accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation…for individuals with disabilities…”
SELF-HELP & MINDFULNESS
- SelfGrowth.com | SelfGrowth.com
“…complete guide to information about self-improvement, personal growth and self-help on the internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other web sites on the world wide web…”
FOR AMERICANS LIVING ABROAD (Taken from RAINN.org)
- Emergency: locate the nearest Embassy or Consulate
- State Department’s emergency numbers:
- From the US & Canada: 1 (888) 407-4747
- From Overseas: 1 (202) 501-4444
- For International Support | HotPeachPages.net (these organizations have not been verified)
MILITARY SURVIVORS
“…member(s) of DoD community…can access…live, one-on-one support. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, 24/7…”
STATE (& PROVINCES) COALITIONS AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT
Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR)
(334) 264-0123 | ACAR.org
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(907) 586-3650 | ANDVSA.org
ARIZONA
- Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence
(602) 279-2900 | ACESDV.org - Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program
(602) 279-2900 | AZRapePrevention.org
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(866) 63-ACASA | ACASA.us
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(916) 446-2520 | CALCASA.org
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(303) 861-7033 | CCASA.org
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc.
(888) 999-5545 | ConnSACS.org
Sexual Assault Network of Delaware (SAND)
c/o CONTACT Delaware Crisis Line in Delaware: (800) 262-9800 | ContactLifeline.org
District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center
(202) 232-0789 | DCRCC.org
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
(850) 297-2000 | FCASV.org
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
(866) 354-3672 | GNESA.org
Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence | GuamCoalition.org
Hawaii Coalition for the Prevention of Sexual Assault
(808) 733-9038 | nsvrc.org/organizations/232
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
(800) 669-3176 | IDVSA.org
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)
(217) 753-4117 | ICASA.org
Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc.
(317) 423-0233 | IndianaCESA.org
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Iowa CASA)
(515) 244-7424 | IowaCASA.org
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
(785) 266-1874 | KCSDV.org
Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.
(502) 226-2704 | KASAP.org
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA)
(985) 345-5995 | nsvrc.org/organizations/234
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(800) 871-7741 | MeCASA.org
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(410) 974-4507 | MCASA.org
The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Jane Doe Inc.)
(877) 785-2020 | JaneDoe.org
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
(517) 347-7000 | MCEDSV.org
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(800) 964-8847 | MNCASA.org
Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(888) 987-9011 | MSCASA.org
MISSOURI
- Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(573) 634-4161 | MOCADSV.org - Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
(816) 931-4527 | MOCSA.org
Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
(406) 443-7794 | MCADSV.com
Nebraska Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Coalition
(402) 476-6256 | NebraskaCoalition.org
Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence
(702) 914-6878 not a hotline number | (800) 656-HOPE Crisis Hotline | NCASV.org
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(800) 277-5570 | NHCADSV.org
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(609) 631-4450 | Hotline: (800) 601-7200 | NJCASA.org
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.
(505) 883-8020 | NMCSAP.com
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(518) 482-4222 | NYSCASA.org
North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA)
(919) 871-1015 | NCCASA.org
North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services – Coalition Against Sexual Assault in ND
(888) 255-6240 | (701) 255-6240 | NDCAWS.org
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
(888) 886-8388 | OAESV.org
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(405) 524-0700 | OCADVSA.org
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV)
(503) 230-1951 | OCADSV.com
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
(888) 772-PCAR | (717) 728-9740 | PCAR.org
Rhode Island Sexual Assault Coalition (Day One)
(800) 494-8100 | ricadv.org
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
(803) 256-2900 | (800) 260-9293 | SCCADVASA.org
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
(605) 945-0869 | SDCEDSV.org
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(615) 386-9406 | (800) 356-6767 | nsvrc.org/organizations/223
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
(512) 474-7190 | TAASA.org
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(801) 746-0404 | (888) 421-1100 | UCASA.org
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(802) 223-1302 | (800) 489-7273 | VTNetwork.org
Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council | VIDVSAC.org
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
(434) 979-9002 | VSDVAlliance.org
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
(800) 775-8013 | wcsap.org
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information & Services
(304) 366-9500 | FRIS.org
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA)
(608) 257-1516 | WCASA.org
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
(800) 799-7233 | WyomingDVSA.org
SITES RUN BY SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
- Finding the Light in the Darkness | Dark2Light.wordpress.com
- Angela Shelton’s Blog | AngelaShelton.com
CHATROOM-LIKE RESOURCES
- AARDVARC.org | Peer online support | Started and run by survivors, topics include: sexual assault, stalking and domestic violence
“…an abuse, rape, domestic violence aid and resource center…devoted to providing information and resources for survivors, their families and friends, and agencies and programs which serve them…”
“…this support group has been formed to offer an outstretched hand to adult survivors of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse)…”
“…an international self-help support group…designed specifically for adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse…”