Resources for Survivors
If you’re struggling and need support, there are many resources out there to help you. Here is a non-exhaustive list of resources for survivors of violence and discrimination.
Hotlines/Chat
National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7): 800–656-HOPE (4673)
National Sexual Assault Hotline Chat (24/7)
Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 800–799-SAFE (7233)
Domestic Violence Hotline — Spanish (24/7): 800–942–6908
Deaf Hotline Advocates — Videophone (M-F: 9am-5pm EST): 855–812–1001
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline/Chat (24/7): 866–331–9474
Anti-Violence Project Hotline — Spanish/English (24/7; LGBTQ-specific): 212–714–1141
National Suicide Lifeline (24/7): 800–273-TALK (8255)
Lifeline Crisis Chat (24/7)
The Trevor Project (24/7; ages 13–24; LGBTQ-specific): 866–488–7386
Veteran’s Crisis Line (24/7): 800–273–8255
National Eating Disorders Association (M-Th: 9am-9pm EST; F: 9am-5pm EST): 800–931–2237
Online Support
After Silence: “After Silence is an online support group, message board, and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivors.”
Black Sexual Abuse Survivors: “BSAS is a non-professional, not-for-profit resource, where its participants provide support to each other online with their recovery from sexual abuse.”
Pandora’s Project: “Pandora’s Project offers peer support to anyone who has been a victim of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse through our online support group, Pandora’s Aquarium. Our online support group includes a message board, chat room, and blogs.”
