Earlier today, I shared a post with hotlines and resources for Canadian Based domestic violence, mental health, and children’s needs.
And now, I’m sharing the same type of information, but it’s specific to the United States. A lot of my family, friends, and subscribers currently in the U.S., and I wanted to extend the same help here!
Here’s an excerpt from yesterday:
“Staying home has been the safest option in fighting the spread of coronavirus. However, home is not a safe place for everyone. Children who are regularly abused, women who bare the brunt of their partners unmanaged anger, and those who were facing food insecurity before any of this began – these are a few of the scenarios where home is not safe.
In addition to violence and abuse, I predict mental health issues to be at an all time high coming out of self isolation. We can first help by ensuring we are taking care of ourselves. Minding your mental health takes more than a bubble bath and a little self care. It requires daily intentional self awareness and communication with someone who you trust. If you don’t have someone you’re checking in with, find someone. Pick a friend or a family member, and commit to mental health check in’s. if that’s not available, use the BLOOM app for daily check in’s. (more resources available below)
I’ve seen the destruction a family experiences when home is not safe. After working in a group counseling centre for court mandated anger management therapy, I looked hundreds of domestic violence offenders in the face and rehabilitated them. Right now, group counseling is not happening. Physical counseling sessions are impossible, and the result is an obvious increase in worst case scenarios for many families.
Now more than ever, we need to be getting resources to those who need them most. I’ve put together a list of resources for various needs below.
Please share this to your page, and help get this information to those who need it. One phone call could save someone’s life. There are articles at the bottom of this list with more info.”
Helplines during Covid 19 – USA
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 or visit www.crisistextline.org
Domestic Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto www.thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
- Dating Abuse. Love is Respect. Phone: 1-866-331-9474, TTY: 1-866-331-8453, or Text LOVEIS TO 22522
- Rape and Sexual Abuse. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
State Resources for Women facing Violence: (from womenshealth.gov)
Alabama
- Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Montgomery, AL)
Alaska
Arizona
- Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) (link is external)
(Phoenix, AZ) - Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Program (link is external)
(Tucson, AZ)
Arkansas
- Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Little Rock, AR) - Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Fayetteville, AR)
California
- California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Sacramento, CA) - California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Sacramento, CA)
Colorado
- Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Denver, CO) - Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) (link is external)
(Denver, CO)
Connecticut
- Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) (link is external)
(East Hartford, CT) - Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) (link is external)
(East Hartford, CT)
Delaware
- Delaware Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) (Wilmington, DE)
- ContactLifeline, Inc. (link is external)
(Wilmington, DE) - Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Wilmington, DE)
District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Washington, DC) - D.C. Rape Crisis Center (link is external)
(Washington, DC)
Florida
- Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) (link is external)
(Tallahassee, FL) - Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Tallahassee, FL)
Georgia
- Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Decatur, GA) - Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Atlanta, GA)
Hawaii
- Sex Abuse Treatment Center (link is external)
(Honolulu, HI)
Idaho
Illinois
- Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) (link is external)
(Springfield, IL) - Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Springfield, IL)
Indiana
- Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Indianapolis, IN)
Iowa
- Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Iowa CASA) (link is external)
(Des Moines, IA) - Rape Victim Advocacy Program (Iowa) (link is external)
(Iowa City, IA) - Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Des Moines, IA)
Kansas
Kentucky
- Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (link is external)
(Frankfort, KY) - The Center for Women and Families (link is external)
(Louisville, KY)
Louisiana
- Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Hammond, LA) - Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Maine
- Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Augusta, ME) - Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Augusta, ME) - Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center (link is external)
(Winthrop, ME)
Maryland
- Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Bowie, MD) - Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (link is external)
(Arnold, MD)
Massachusetts
- Jane Doe, Inc. – Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Boston, MA) - Abby’s House (link is external)
(Worchester, MA)
Michigan
Minnesota
- Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(St. Paul, MN) - Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (link is external)
(St. Paul, MN)
Mississippi
- Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Jackson, MS) - Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Jackson, MS)
Missouri
- Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (link is external)
(Jefferson City, MO)
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
- Women’s Information Service (WISE) (link is external)
(Lebanon, NH) - New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (link is external)
(Concord, NH) - Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence (link is external)
(Conway, NH)
New Jersey
- New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Trenton, NJ) - New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Trenton, NJ)
New Mexico
- New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Albuquerque, NM) - New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (link is external)
(Albuquerque, NM)
New York
- New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Albany, NY) - NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(New York, NY) - New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Albany, NY)
North Carolina
- North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Durham, NC) - North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Raleigh, NC)
North Dakota
- North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services/Coalition Against Sexual Asault (link is external)
(Bismarck, ND)
Ohio
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network (link is external)
(Columbus, OH) - ACTION OHIO Coalition for Battered Women (link is external)
(Columbus, OH) - Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (link is external)
(Columbus, OH)
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Oklahoma City, OK)
Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Harrisburg, PA) - Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (link is external)
(Enola, PA)
Puerto Rico
- Oficina de la Procuradora de las Mujeres (link is external)
(San Juan, PR) - Puerto Rico Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer, Inc/Coalición Puertorriqueña contra la Violencia Doméstica y la Agresión Sexual) (link is external)
(San Juan, PR)
Rhode Island
- Day One Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center (link is external)
(Providence, RI) - Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Warwick, RI)
South Carolina
South Dakota
- South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Pierre, SD) - South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Sioux Falls, SD)
Tennessee
Texas
- Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Austin, TX) - Texas Council On Family Violence (link is external)
(Austin, TX)
Utah
- Utah Domestic Violence Council (link is external)
(Salt Lake City, UT) - Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (link is external)
(Salt Lake City, UT)
Vermont
Virgin Islands
- Women’s Coalition of St. Croix (link is external)
(Christiansted, VI)
Virginia
Washington
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Seattle, WA) - Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (link is external)
(Olympia, WA)
West Virginia
- West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services, Inc. (WV FRIS) (link is external)
(Fairmont, WV) - West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (link is external)
(Elkview, WV)
Wisconsin
- End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (link is external)
(Madison, WI)
Wyoming
Kid’s Support
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Visit www.nctsn.org/about-us/contact-us/get-help-now
- Child Sexual Abuse. Stop It Now! Phone: 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
- Runaway and Homeless Youth. National Runaway Safeline. Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), or Text: 66008
- Childhelp® National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) to report suspected abuse.
Mental Health
- Mental Health America – visit https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – visit https://www.samhsa.gov/coronavirus
- Online Counsellors Available through Theravive – https://www.theravive.com/therapists/e-counseling.aspx
- Online/Phone Counselling Available through PsychologyToday – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
Other Organizations That Offer Specialized Treatment Referral Services Included:
- ANAD(link is external) (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) A description of various types of therapy used in treating people witih eating disorders is found at the following link Therapy Information(link is external)
- AllTreatment.com(link is external) is an aggregator that provides a number of listings for substance use treatment facilities.
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America(link is external): Treatment Centers(link is external)
- ATTACh (link is external)at 866-453-8224 (Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children offers treatment referrals for children with attachment disorder)
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association(link is external)
- Autism Society of America(link is external)
- The Balanced Mind Foundation(link is external) (formerly the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation)
- Behavioral Tech, LLC(link is external) (treatment referrals for borderline personality disorder)
- Brain Injury Association of America(link is external) and http://www.biausa.org/state-affiliates.htm(link is external) (list of their state offices)
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(link is external)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance(link is external) (patient to patient recommendation section)
- Freedom from Fear(link is external) (treatment referrals for anxiety and depression; Use the Findhing Help/Resources option on the left hand side of the home page)
- Give an Hour(link is external) ( a non-profit organization offering free mental health services for returning Veterans and their loved ones through a network of mental health professionals who volunteer their time)
- Hospice Foundation of America(link is external) at 1-800-868-5171(grief counseling)
- International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation(link is external) (See Find a Doctor Online under “Information and Resources” on right-hand side of the home page)
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation(link is external)
- Male Survivor(link is external) (treatment referrals for men who have been sexually abused)
- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(link is external) (Dept. of Veterans Affairs PTSD Information Center offers information about ptsd and its treatment. Look for box on the right hand side of the page “Where to Get Help” to access the section of the site with links to the VA facilities locator and other informational resources)
- National Center for Trauma-Informed Care(link is external)
- National Eating Disorders Association(link is external)
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization(link is external) at 1-800-658-8898 (grief counseling)
- Postpartum Support International(link is external) (Use the Find Local Support, Resources, and Events option to find contact information for the State Coordinator for your state to get a list of psychiatrists and therapists in your area who specialize in reproductive-related mood disorders in women of all ages).
- Rape Abuse and Incest National Network(link is external) (counseling centers throughout the U.S.)
- S.A.F.E. Alternatives(link is external) (treatment referrals for self injury)
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network(link is external) (You can go to Finding Help for Sexually Abused Children and click on the National Network Members page option, to search by state for programs in your area.)
- TARA(link is external) at 1-888-482-7227 (Treatment and Research Advancements National Association for Personality Disorder; treatment referrals for borderline personality disorder)
- TRICARE(link is external) (mental health services for military personnel and their families)
- U.S. Vets(link is external) (a non-profit organization that helps homeless veterans access mental health and substance abuse services along with housing and other community supports to achieve successful reintegration into the community. Current locations include California, Texas, Arizona, Washington DC, Nevada, and Hawaii)
Suicide Prevention Hotlines –
- Australia – Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 services.
- Canada – National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 1-800-273-8355 for 24/7 services.
- New Zealand – Lifeline Aotearoa: Call 0800 543 354 for 24/7 services.
- United Kingdom – Papyrus: Call 0800 068 41 41 for 24/7 services
- USA – National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 1-800-273-8355 for 24/7 services.
Hotlines for each State in the United States – (List from suicide.org)
- Alabama Suicide Hotlines
- Alaska Suicide Hotlines
- Arizona Suicide Hotlines
- Arkansas Suicide Hotlines
- California Suicide Hotlines
- Colorado Suicide Hotlines
- Connecticut Suicide Hotlines
- Delaware Suicide Hotlines
- Florida Suicide Hotlines
- Georgia Suicide Hotlines
- Hawaii Suicide Hotlines
- Idaho Suicide Hotlines
- Illinois Suicide Hotlines
- Indiana Suicide Hotlines
- Iowa Suicide Hotlines
- Kansas Suicide Hotlines
- Kentucky Suicide Hotlines
- Louisiana Suicide Hotlines
- Maine Suicide Hotlines
- Maryland Suicide Hotlines
- Massachusetts Suicide Hotlines
- Michigan Suicide Hotlines
- Minnesota Suicide Hotlines
- Mississippi Suicide Hotlines
- Missouri Suicide Hotlines
- Montana Suicide Hotlines
- Nebraska Suicide Hotlines
- Nevada Suicide Hotlines
- New Hampshire Suicide Hotlines
- New Jersey Suicide Hotlines
- New Mexico Suicide Hotlines
- New York Suicide Hotlines
- North Carolina Suicide Hotlines
- North Dakota Suicide Hotlines
- Ohio Suicide Hotlines
- Oklahoma Suicide Hotlines
- Oregon Suicide Hotlines
- Pennsylvania Suicide Hotlines
- Rhode Island Suicide Hotlines
- South Carolina Suicide Hotlines
- South Dakota Suicide Hotlines
- Tennessee Suicide Hotlines
- Texas Suicide Hotlines
- Utah Suicide Hotlines
- Vermont Suicide Hotlines
- Virginia Suicide Hotlines
- Washington Suicide Hotlines
- Washington D.C. Suicide Hotlines
- West Virginia Suicide Hotlines
- Wisconsin Suicide Hotlines
- Wyoming Suicide Hotlines
International Suicide Hotlines – (List from suicide.org)
- Argentina Suicide Hotlines
- Armenia Suicide Hotlines
- Australia Suicide Hotlines
- Austria Suicide Hotlines
- Barbados Suicide Hotlines
- Belgium Suicide Hotlines
- Botswana Suicide Hotlines
- Brazil Suicide Hotlines
- Canada Suicide Hotlines
- China Suicide Hotlines
- Croatia Suicide Hotlines
- Cyprus Suicide Hotlines
- Denmark Suicide Hotlines
- Egypt Suicide Hotlines
- Estonia Suicide Hotlines
- Fiji Suicide Hotlines
- Finland Suicide Hotlines
- France Suicide Hotlines
- Germany Suicide Hotlines
- Ghana Suicide Hotlines
- Gibraltar Suicide Hotlines
- Hong Kong Suicide Hotlines
- Hungary Suicide Hotlines
- India Suicide Hotlines
- Ireland Suicide Hotlines
- Israel Suicide Hotlines
- Italy Suicide Hotlines
- Japan Suicide Hotlines
- Liberia Suicide Hotlines
- Lithuania Suicide Hotlines
- Malaysia Suicide Hotlines
- Malta Suicide Hotlines
- Mauritius Suicide Hotlines
- Namibia Suicide Hotlines
- Netherlands Suicide Hotlines
- New Zealand Suicide Hotlines
- Norway Suicide Hotlines
- Papua New Guinea Suicide Hotlines
- Philippines Suicide Hotlines
- Poland Suicide Hotlines
- Portugal Suicide Hotlines
- Russian Federation Suicide Hotlines
- Somoa Suicide Hotlines
- Serbia Suicide Hotlines
- Singapore Suicide Hotlines
- South Africa Suicide Hotlines
- South Korea Suicide Hotlines
- Spain Suicide Hotlines
- Sri Lanka Suicide Hotlines
- St. Vincent Suicide Hotlines
- Sudan Suicide Hotlines
- Sweden Suicide Hotlines
- Switzerland Suicide Hotlines
- Taiwan Suicide Hotlines
- Thailand Suicide Hotlines
- Tobago Suicide Hotlines
- Tonga Suicide Hotlines
- Trinidad and Tobago Suicide Hotlines
- Turkey Suicide Hotlines
- Ukraine Suicide Hotlines
- United Kingdom Suicide Hotlines
- Zimbabwe Suicide Hotlines
References: **because I didn’t find all of this information on my own.
http://www.lifeline.org.nz/corp_Home_378_2001.aspx
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
http://www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy
https://time.com/5803887/coronavirus-domestic-violence-victims/
https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help
Please share these resources on your social media outlets. The best way to help someone when you can be physically present is to be available, share resources, and pray for them. Together, we can not only help to flatten the covid curve, but we can help those who are experience traumas at home.
– the Wife
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