Pathways to Healing and Support
Section of the Violence Prevention Branch of the CDC. Their website provides a large number of educational resources, research articles, and implications for policy related to adverse childhood experiences.
UK charity focused on the relief and rehabilitation of persons living with anxiety disorders, phobias, and conditions. Their organization offers a range of innovative and high-grade services delivered by quality professionals, and supported by staff and volunteers with lived experience of anxiety, stress, and anxiety-based depression.
UK: Call 08444 775 774, or Text 07537 416905
24-hour private and confidential service for children (anyone under 19 years old) to chat with a trained counselor about anything troubling them.
UK: Call 0800 1111
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company. They will reach out to connect the person with the help they need.
US: Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
The Elizabeth Smart Foundation joined forces with the Malouf Foundation™ in 2022. Together, our mission is to confront sexual abuse and exploitation though education, healing, and advocacy With this shared vision, we continue to advocate for and empower individuals, communities, and survivors through combined initiatives and resources.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the numbers below or go to the nearest emergency room.
USA: Call 911
UK: Call 999
End Rape on Campus’ (EROC) mission is 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.” EROC also hosts support resources for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and other forms of violence.
It’s On Us was founded in September 2014 as an initiative of the Obama-Biden White House. The program launched following recommendations from the White House Task Force to Prevent Sexual Assault that noted the importance of calling everyone into the conversation on sexual assault prevention. Over the last six years, It’s On Us has grown into the nation’s largest nonprofit program dedicated to college sexual assault prevention and survivor support activating students on hundreds of campuses in our awareness and education programs.
Know Your IX is a survivor- and youth-led project of Advocates for Youth that aims to empower students to end sexual and dating violence in their schools. We envision a world in which all students can pursue their civil right to educations free from violence and harassment. We recognize that gender violence is both a cause of inequity and a consequence of it, and we believe that women, transgender, and gender non-conforming students will not have equality in education or opportunity until the violence ends. We draw upon the civil rights law Title IX as an alternative to the criminal legal system — one that is more just and responsive to the educational, emotional, financial, and stigmatic harms of violence.
Know Your IX has resources for taking action on campus and in your state.
Dating violence and stalking are some of the most pressing issues facing universities and colleges today. One third of all women report dating violence by a current or previous partner. University and college campuses are not trained to respond effectively to these problems. The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was founded to honor the life and spirit of Lauren Jennifer McCluskey by bringing awareness to, funding research for, and providing resources to change the culture that responds poorly to dating violence and stalking on campuses.
I PROMISE TO:
- Listen and believe you if someone is threatening you.
- Represent a safe haven for sharing incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking.
- Change campus culture that responds poorly to dating violence and stalking.
UK charity offering mental health support through information, advice, and local services. Their organization provides support for mental health their Infoline and Legal Line confidential help and information services.
UK: Call 0300 123 3393
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is accessible 24/7, and provides tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence. “Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.”
USA: Call 1-800-799-7233, or Text “START” to 88788
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information on mental disorders—including eating disorders—and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public.
“If you’re unsure where to get help, your health care provider is a good place to start. Your health care provider can refer you to a qualified mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, who has experience treating eating disorders.
You can learn more about getting help and finding a health care provider on NIMH’s “Help for Mental Illnesses” webpage. If you need help identifying a provider in your area, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. You also can search SAMHSA’s online Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, which lists facilities and programs that provide mental health services.”
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is accessible 24/7. “The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases.”
USA: Call 1-888-373-7888, or Text them at 233733
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) provides information, resources, and support to survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. The NSVRC has a wide range of online resources to support survivors, advocates, and educators.
Call: 1-877-739-3895
Accessible and confidential support 24/7.
USA: Call at 1-800-273-8255
“RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800 656 4673) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.”
USA: Call 1-800-656-4673, or Chat at online.rainn.org
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s most established organization dedicated to the prevention of abuse and supportive programs and resources for families.
24-hour support for anyone struggling to cope. Their organization has a vision that fewer people die by suicide, and they work hard to provide a safe space for all of those who need their services.
UK: Call 116 123
UK charity that provides information, support, and services for patients, families, and carers/guardians—anyone—affected by mental illness.
UK: Call 0300 304 7000
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline confidentially assists you when you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
USA: Call or text 988
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Suicide Prevention Resource for Action details strategies with the best available evidence to reduce suicide. The adaptable programs, practices, and policies in the resource can help groups and individuals prioritize suicide prevention activities that are more likely to have an impact.
Your GP can help you navigate, as well as explain, treatment options for you to decide which approaches to your health best suit you. They may also be able to provide a referral to a mental health professional for further focused, professional care.
Other Resources to Consider
- Title IX coordinators
- Local counseling services
- Student health services or counseling centers
- Legal aid services
- Local law enforcement
- Victim advocacy programs
- Online support groups and forums