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Crisis Numbers, Resources, and Articles

Abuse Emergency and Support Numbers

United States

911 is the U.S. emergency number for any crisis.
https://www.domesticshelters.org – Find a shelter near you
www.ndvh.org -The National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
U.S. Abuse Hotlines by State
crisistextline.org – U.S Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741 The only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline.
www.childhelp.org -National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp – 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.rainn.org -National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
www.polarisproject.org -National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project – Call: 1-888-373-7888 Text: HELP to BeFree (233733)
www.deafdawn.org Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN) email Hotline@deafdawn.org VP: 202-559-5366
www.casadeesperanza.org -Casa de Esperanza – Linea de crisis 24-horas/24-hour crisis line 1-651-772-1611
www.nnirr.org -National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights – 1-510-465-1984
www.nationalhomeless.org -National Coalition for the Homeless – 1-202-737-6444
www.bcdvi.org -The Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute – 1-770-909-0715
http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/ – National Center for Elder Abuse – 1-855-500-3537
The Justice Department encourages victims to report abuse to their local FBI office and to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel at www.ftc.gov or 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).
Local to Cleveland Ohio Child Abuse or Neglect 216-696-KIDS; Elder Abuse or Neglect 216-420-6700; Rape Crisis 216-619-6192; Domestic Violence 216-391-4357
https://www.lightoflife.org/ – Light of Life Rescue Mission -local to Pittsburgh
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/stop-domestic-abuse/ – Salvation Army Resources

Worldwide

List of International Abuse Hotlines
www.apiidv.org Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence – 1-415-954-9988
www.866uswomen.org -Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center International Toll-Free (24/7) 1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636)
Canada text-message hotline. Text HOME to 686868
UK text-message hotline – Text SHOUT to 85258 Shout is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK. Shout is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
European Union – emergency 112

Find Treatment

https://www.consumersadvocate.org/online-therapy– What to look for in an online therapist Online Therapy Reviews- Online therapy review site – I like it for its detailed descriptions Psychology Today– Extensive listings of therapists and coaches Christian Care Connect – Find local Christian counselors, coaches, and clinics www.lighthousenetwork.org – The Lighthouse Network: A National Helpline that supports leaders and faith community members in finding faith-based mental health services and support in their region. 1-844-543-3242

Physical/ Sexual Abuse

Joyful Heart Foundation – creating a more compassionate world that supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse on their path to justice and healing

FAQ | –The Rape Crisis Center for Children and Adults

www.mencanstoprape.org -Men Can Stop Rape – 1-202-265-6530 – www.menstoppingviolence.org – Men Stopping Violence – 1-866-717-9317 Beware Wolves in Sheep Clothing: Accepting Blatant Abuse in View of God’s Mercy

Emotional Abuse

Emotional Abuse in the Christian Marriage Part One| Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Is Watching Porn Emotional Abuse? More On “Is Watching Porn Emotional Abuse?”

Spiritual Abuse

Spiritual Abuse May Be Happening In Your Church Or to You

Abuse General

www.abanet.org/domviol -American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence – 1-202-662-1000 What is Abuse? https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse What is True Love? Not This… If It Hurts, Is It Love? Part One Part Two Understanding Why Victims Stay (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

NATURAL DISASTER AND OTHER TRAUMA

1-800-985-5990. (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. “Incidents of Mass Violence” webpage for information and resources for emotional distress related to mass violence. (SAMHSA)  Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder page – information on the condition, current treatments, ways to support recovery, and links to NAMI Discussion Groups VA’S National Center for PTSD website  – resources for combat- and non-combat-related PTSD VA’S PTSD Center – an infographic about common trauma reactions and coping strategies. “Acute Stress Disorder” Fact Sheet – information about coping in the first month after a traumatic event. EMDR International Association – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association website offers a “Find an EMDR Therapist” locator to find clinicians trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy that helps people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD. Therapist locator – to find clinicians trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a psychotherapy treatment that helps people recover from trauma. “Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.” National Association of School Psychologists “Helping Children Cope with Frightening News” The Child Mind Institute

Disclaimer: Neither Always the Fight Ministries nor Nancy Virden Are responsible for individual experiences or outcomes. Nancy is a board-certified mental health coach, not a doctor or fully licensed therapist. Nothing on this website substitutes for higher levels of professional mental health care.