SOS Line
Available: 24/7
For: Immediate crisis support and emergency guidance
Note: Your number will not be saved
Support & Resources
Support Organizations
You're not alone. These organizations provide free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence.
crisis support
counseling
24/7 hotlines
Emergency
Crisis Hotlines
If you need immediate help, contact these numbers. They are free and confidential.
Child Protection Hotline
Available: 24/7
For: Child abuse reporting and child protection concerns
Note: Report suspects safely
Police
Available: 24/7
For: Report crimes and request emergency assistance
Note: Speak with trained officers
Emergency Services
Available: 24/7
For: Life-threatening emergencies
Note: Paramedics and police can attend
Organizations
Support Organizations
These organizations provide ongoing support, counseling, and advocacy for survivors.
Victim Protection Organizations
Help for all survivors of violence and exploitation.
Services: Counseling, legal advice, safe housing, support groups
Contact: Request contact information from hotlines
Family Support Center
Support for families experiencing trauma and violence.
Services: Family counseling, parenting support, crisis intervention
Contact: Request contact information from hotlines
Crisis Intervention Service
Immediate support for people in acute crisis.
Services: Crisis counseling, safety planning, referrals
Contact: Request contact information from hotlines
Mutual Aid Organizations
Peer support groups for survivors.
Services: Support groups, community, shared experience
Contact: Request contact information from hotlines
Professional Help
Counseling Services
Professional therapists and counselors who specialize in trauma.
Psychosocial Support
Free or affordable counseling from trained psychosocial counselors.
Services: Individual counseling, group therapy, trauma support
Access: Through health centers or hotline referral
Mental Health Services
Professional psychological and psychiatric support.
Services: Therapy, medication management, crisis support
Access: Through public healthcare system
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Specialized treatment for post-traumatic stress.
Services: EMDR, CBT, other evidence-based trauma therapies
Access: Through specialized mental health centers
Specialized Support
Support for Specific Groups
Organizations offering specialized support for particular communities.
LGBTQ+ Centers
Support for LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence.
Services: Counseling, legal support, community, safety planning
Why: Understand LGBTQ+-specific discrimination and challenges
Organizations for Migrants
Support for migrants and refugees experiencing violence.
Services: Counseling, legal help, housing, interpretation services
Why: Address language barriers and immigration concerns
Support for People with Disabilities
Organizations supporting disabled survivors.
Services: Accessible support, specialized counseling, advocacy
Why: Disabled people face higher rates of abuse
Men's Support Groups
Peer support groups for male survivors.
Services: Support groups, counseling, community
Why: Men often face stigma in disclosing abuse
Advocacy
Human Rights Organizations
Organizations working to protect rights and prevent violence.
Human Rights Ombudsman
Independent government body protecting human rights.
For: Rights violations, complaints about authorities
Amnesty International
Global human rights organization.
For: Human rights advocacy and protection
Violence Prevention Society
Organization focused on preventing sexual and domestic violence.
For: Education, advocacy, prevention programs
Legal Aid Services
Free legal assistance for those who cannot afford it.
For: Legal advice, representation in court
Guidance
How to choose which organization
Not sure where to start? Use this guide to find the right support:
I need immediate help (right now)
- ✓ Call a crisis hotline
- ✓ Go to emergency room if injured
- ✓ Call police if in danger
I want to talk to someone confidentially
- ✓ Call SOS or support organization hotline
- ✓ Request referral to counselor
- ✓ Information is confidential
I need ongoing counseling or therapy
- ✓ Contact a counseling service through hotline
- ✓ Request trauma-specialized therapist
- ✓ May be free or low-cost
I want to report a crime
- ✓ Contact police (non-emergency or emergency number)
- ✓ Request victim support services
- ✓ Hotline can help connect you to police
I need legal help
- ✓ Contact legal aid services
- ✓ Ask victim support organization for referral
- ✓ Many services are free
I'm part of a specific community (LGBTQ+, migrant, etc.)
- ✓ Contact specialized organization for your community
- ✓ They understand your specific challenges
- ✓ Can connect you to culturally sensitive support
Remember: You can contact multiple organizations. There is no "wrong" choice. Help is available and you deserve support.
Important
What you should know
Confidentiality
Your conversations with counselors are confidential. They will not share information without your permission (except in cases of immediate danger).
You are not alone
Many people experience sexual violence. Organizations have helped thousands. They understand your situation.
You don't have to report
Support organizations will help whether or not you want to report to police. The choice is yours.
It's not your fault
No matter what happened, it was not your fault. Organizations understand this and will believe you.
The first step is hardest
Reaching out for help takes courage. Organizations are trained to support you and will not judge you.
You deserve support. You deserve safety. You deserve healing.