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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Provides referrals to support groups and mental health professionals, resources on loss, and suicide prevention information

  • 1-800-273-8255

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence.

  • 1-800-799-7233

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Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse organizes support groups around the U.S. and abroad, and offers resources for those who want to start their own.

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After Silence

After Silence is a message board and chat room for victims of sexual violence to connect with others who may have experienced similar situations as you.

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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline for the United States. Call or chat online with a trained staff member

  • 1-800-656-4673

    National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline for the United States

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    National Sexual Assault Hotline for the United States

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Childhelp

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors.

  • 1-800-422-4453

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What's Okay?

Have questions about sexual thoughts, behaviors and interests? It's OK to ask. What's Okay provides empathetic, non judgemental support for any concern you might have.

  • 1-844-942-8765

  • 1-888-532-0550

    Text WHATSOK to 1.888.532.0550

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End Rape On Campus

Working to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels.

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STAR Alaska

Services include a 24/7 free and confidential crisis line, crisis response, medical and court accompaniment, advocacy, information and referrals, trauma therapy, and ongoing support.

  • (907) 276-7273

    24/7/365 Support

  • 4788999

    Toll-Free Statewide

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StrongHearts Native Helpline

Find culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Native Americans and Alaska Natives on issues related to domestic and sexual violence. Connect with an advocate, available 24/7.

  • 1-844-762-8483

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Provides referrals to support groups and mental health professionals, resources on loss, and suicide prevention information

  • 1-800-273-8255

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What's Okay?

Have questions about sexual thoughts, behaviors and interests? It's OK to ask. What's Okay provides empathetic, non judgemental support for any concern you might have.

  • 1-844-942-8765

  • 1-888-532-0550

    Text WHATSOK to 1.888.532.0550

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STAR Alaska

Services include a 24/7 free and confidential crisis line, crisis response, medical and court accompaniment, advocacy, information and referrals, trauma therapy, and ongoing support.

  • (907) 276-7273

    24/7/365 Support

  • 4788999

    Toll-Free Statewide

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After Silence

After Silence is a message board and chat room for victims of sexual violence to connect with others who may have experienced similar situations as you.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence.

  • 1-800-799-7233

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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline for the United States. Call or chat online with a trained staff member

  • 1-800-656-4673

    National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline for the United States

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    National Sexual Assault Hotline for the United States

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StrongHearts Native Helpline

Find culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Native Americans and Alaska Natives on issues related to domestic and sexual violence. Connect with an advocate, available 24/7.

  • 1-844-762-8483

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Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse organizes support groups around the U.S. and abroad, and offers resources for those who want to start their own.

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Childhelp

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors.

  • 1-800-422-4453

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End Rape On Campus

Working to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels.

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5 – things you can see (you can look within the room and out of the window)

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