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Abuse Emergency and Support Numbers
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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.loveisrespect.org –National Dating Abuse Helpline – 1-866-331-9474
- 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
- www.nwnetwork.org – Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse – 1-206-568-7777
- 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
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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
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 supports in their region. 1-844-543-3242
Physical/ Sexual Abuse
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
See Unholy Charade – Jeff Crippen – Unmasking the Domestic Abuser in the Church
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
Unholy Charade – Jeff Crippen – Unmasking the Domestic Abuser in the Church
If It Hurts, Is It Love? Part One Part Two
Understanding Why Victims Stay (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
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