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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
- 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
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
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
If It Hurts, Is It Love? Part One Part Two
Understanding Why Victims Stay (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
Always the Fight 