Resources for Readers in the United States

SEXUAL VIOLENCE

RAINN: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the largest anti–sexual violence organization in the United States of America. In partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers, it operates the National Sexual Assault Holtine: 800-656-HOPE (4673), online.rainn.org. En español, rainn.org/es.

END RAPE ON CAMPUS: End Rape on Campus works to end campus sexual violence by supporting survivors, education, and policy reform. endrapeoncampus.org.

FORGE: FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization. They help transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender nonbinary survivors of sexual assault. forge-forward.org.

IGNITE: IGNITE Supports survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. deafignite.org.

1IN6: 1IN6 supports male victims of unwanted sexual experiences, sexual abuse, and sexual violence. 1in6.org.

NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER: A national information and resource organization that works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and share resources with people and organizations working to understand and eliminate sexual violence. nsvrc.org.

MENTAL HEALTH

TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS: To Write Love on Her Arms works to help people who are struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide find help and hope. twloha.com.

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: National network of crisis centers that offer free emotional support 24/7, including specific resources for kids, LGBTQ+ people, Native Americans, Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, loss survivors, attempt survivors, disaster survivors, and veterans. suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 800-273-TALK (8255)

THE TREVOR PROJECT: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, offering a hotline (phone, text, and online chat), and educational resources for family and allies. thetrevorproject.org.

SAFE HORIZON: Offers resources to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, stalking, youth homelessness, and domestic violence. safehorizon.org.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: This agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides services for people struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. samhsa.gov.