Self-Care After Trauma
It’s On Us
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Educational Tools
“The goal is for these resources to be easy to use, free, and easily adaptable to different campus communities. It’s On Us has held individual interviews and focus groups with students and staff to collect information on the gaps that exist in sexual violence prevention educational materials around the country today. We have developed peer-to-peer resources that address the existing needs students identified. Each educational tool was developed based on direct feedback and needs addressed by students and drawn from the most up-to-date research and best-practices, which are cited within each document.
“Choose a topic from the list below for resources that might help you with your campus organizing or programming. “
A Voice for the Innocent
A Voice For The Innocent is a safe, anonymous online community of support for victims of rape and sex abuse.
Join A Voice For The Innocent to share your support, or to share your story.
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It’s helpful to have support in your own community after a sexual assault. Local service providers make it easy for you to access care, and they are knowledgeable about the laws in your area and local resources that can assist you.
RAPE, ABUSE AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK
HOTLINE: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
ADVOCATES AND SHELTERS (Local Programs) listed by State, organized by County:
https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/advocates-and-shelters
For a list and description of organizations that provide assistance for survivors and their families, visit: https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones
- Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Survivors
- Black Survivors
- Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse
- College Students
- Domestic, Dating and Intimate Partner Violence
- Human Trafficking
- Immigrant Survivors
- Incest
- Indigenous Survivors
- Latinx Survivors
- Legal Resources
LGBTQ Survivors
LGBTQ Survivors of Color
Male Survivors
Medical/Physical Health
Mental Health
Military Resources
Stalking
Sexual Assault Prevention
Suicide & Self-Harm
Survivors with Disabilities
“The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence.
Find Support
“The app’s “Hotline” feature can connect you directly with one-on-one support from a trained support specialist on RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone or online chat. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7.
“You can also chat with other survivors in our peer-to-peer HelpRoom.”
Practice Self-Care
“The app’s “Self-Care” section contains exercises to help you take a moment for yourself as you heal. They include a Mood Tracker to help you reflect on how you’re feeling and figure out the best ways to care for yourself; relaxing visuals from The Monday Campaign to help you destress; and audio exercises from Headspace for calming meditation.”
Learn More
“The app’s “Learn” section includes helpful information on sexual violence topics, finding and giving support, and healing.
“You can also hear from survivors offering their own real-life stories of hope and healing.”
The RAINN app is available in the App Store and on Google Play. Download it today.
Each month, RAINN highlights a member of its National Leadership Council. The NLC is a group of dedicated individuals who have shown their commitment to RAINN’s mission of supporting survivors and ending sexual violence.
Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, which puts women in control of the online dating experience, and a member of RAINN’s National Leadership Council. She recently became the youngest woman to take a company public and is a passionate advocate for women leaders in business.
Bumble CEO on Supporting Survivors and Creating Safer Dating Experiences
Excerpt:
What do we need to do as a country to prevent sexual violence?
“We need to promote discussions of healthy relationships from a young age as well as empowering folks of all genders—including men and boys—to be allies. Bystander intervention should be taught on every college campus. We also need to uplift and support the crucial work of organizations like RAINN, who are not only doing the work on the ground to educate communities and provide support to victims, but urging lawmakers to take action to, for instance, end the rape kit backlog.”
STUDENT SAFETY
https://www.rainn.org/safety-students
Safety & Prevention
https://www.rainn.org/safety-prevention
Safety for Parents
Safety for Students
Warning Signs
Protecting Others
Online Safety
Safe Web Browsing
Social Media Safety
Staying Safe
What Consent Looks Like
How to Respond if Someone is Pressuring You
Safety Planning
Safety Tips for Traveling
Alcohol Safety
Let’s Talk About…for all ages
Staying Safe on Campus
https://www.rainn.org/articles/staying-safe-campus
Alcohol Safety
https://www.rainn.org/articles/alcohol-safety
Steps You Can Take to Prevent Sexual Assault
https://www.rainn.org/articles/steps-you-can-take-prevent-sexual-assault
Your Role In Preventing Sexual Assault (Bystander)
https://www.rainn.org/articles/your-role-preventing-sexual-assault
What Consent Looks Like
https://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent
How to Help Someone You Care About – Tips from RAINN
https://www.rainn.org/sites/default/files/HelpSomeoneOnePageRAINN.pdf
SelfCare After Trauma – Tips from RAINN
https://www.rainn.org/sites/default/files/SelfCareOnePageRAINN.pdf
Online Dating and Dating App Safety Tips
https://www.rainn.org/online-dating-and-dating-app-safety-tips#overlay-context=
#RAINNDAY & #LetsGetLoud “Need some social media inspiration? Try pairing a few of the posts with our RAINN Day graphics below.
“Browse the #RAINNDay and #LetsGetLoud hashtags on Instagram to see how students around the country are raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
#LetsGetLoud & speak out about sexual assault during #RAINNDay. Make a difference: rainn.org/rainnday
#LetsGetLoud so survivors know that they are not alone. I’m making a difference on my campus with #RAINNDay on 4/14. You can too: rainn.org/rainnday
#LetsGetLoud so survivors know that they are believed and sexual violence is not tolerated on our campus. Learn how you can help at rainn.org/rainnday
#LetsGetLoud about protecting each other. I’m bringing my campus together on #RAINNDay to help end sexual assault. rainn.org/rainnday As a college-age person, we are at a high risk for sexual violence. #LetsGetLoud and stop sexual assault on college campuses. Find out how at #RAINNDay. rainn.org/rainnday
SPREAD THE WORD ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!
“You can play an important role in stopping sexual violence and connecting survivors with the support they deserve. The best part? You only have to lift a finger. Acting with RAINN on social media gives you a chance to have a voice in the conversation about sexual violence.
Share the messages below on social media:
Connect survivors with help: The National Sexual Assault Hotline provides free, 24/7 support to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Reach those who need this valuable service by sharing the hotline information on social media.
If you have been affected by sexual assault, you are not alone. @RAINN provides free, confidential support 24/7 at online.rainn.org.
@RAINN provides free, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones at 800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org.
Sexual assault is never your fault. @RAINN now offers free, confidential Spanish support services online 24/7 at rainn.org/es.
Educate your friends: Debunk myths and educate your network about sexual violence. Share a statistic to shed light on the issue. Every 73 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted. Learn more and take action with @rainn at rainn.org. 98% of rapists will never spend a day in jail. Help bring rapists to justice with @rainn at rainn.org.
Advocate for survivors of sexual violence: Use your voice to create a ripple effect of change for survivors among your peers, in your community, or even on Capitol Hill.
Raise awareness and educate students about sexual assault resources from @RAINN with #RAINNDay! Learn more at rainn.org/rainnday.
Support funding to help victims of sexual violence and hold perpetrators accountable. rainn.org/action-center @rainn #ActWithRAINN.”
Public Policy and Action – Interactive Map – Laws of Your State
RAINN Needs Your Voice
Countless survivors’ kits are languishing on shelves in evidence rooms and labs across the U.S. Even today, some survivors must wait nearly a decade to get their kits processed and tested. Right now, approximately 200,000 kits wait to be tested. Today, we have a chance to make a difference.
The U.S. Senate is currently deciding how much to spend on the backlog and your voice can be the difference between more funding or less.
Stand With Survivors and Ask Your Senators to End the Backlog. Justice Delayed is justice denied. Urge your senators to do their part to help end the rape kit backlog today.
Send email = https://p2a.co/1jqx2dk?p2asource=FY21_BacklogAlert_email1_all
How RAINN’s Policy Team Works Help Survivors https://www.rainn.org/news/how-rainns-policy-team-works-help-survivors
“Recently, as Congress has considered police reform legislation, RAINN has urged House and Senate leaders to include a number of additional changes to help survivors of sexual violence. RAINN’s suggestions address issues that disproportionately impact Black victims of sexual violence, especially Black girls, who are overrepresented in juvenile justice data. According to The Sex Abuse to Prison Pipeline: The Girls Story, 76 percent of girls involved with the justice system have histories of physical and sexual abuse.”
#MeToo
TELLING OUR TRUTHS | You Can Heal From Abuse | NIKITA MITCHELL
“I am so glad you found this page. If you are here, it means you want more information for yourself or someone else who wishes to heal from sexual abuse or sexual violence. I want you to know that no matter what happened to you, healing is possible! It might not seem like it right now, but it is!
“There is no right way to heal, and your healing journey might look different from other people you know.
“There is no set time to heal, and it is never too early or late to start. Take one day at a time and be kind to yourself; you are doing the best you can.”
“Remember you are not responsible for taking care of or protecting the person who harmed you.
“As you can see, there are so many ways to heal! All of these options will allow you to heal your mind, body, and spirit.
“You can do as many or a few of these things as you like. Some of these things you may do already if so keep doing them!
“The best part is many of these things cost no money, don’t require a lot of equipment, can be done at home, school, in your community, with friends or family, and without parental permission.
“Being abused or experiencing sexual violence does not define your entire life. It does not mean you cannot be the person you want to be. I want you to know so many survivors are healing, thriving, and living the lives they want to live!
“You can too, don’t give up hope!”
~ Nikita Mitchell
https://metoomvmt.org/explore-healing/telling-our-truths/you-can-heal-from-abuse/
From Nikita Mitchell:
“There is no right way to heal, and your healing journey might look different from other people you know.
“There is no set time to heal, and it is never too early or late to start. Take one day at a time and be kind to yourself; you are doing the best you can.
“Here are all the ways you can heal from abuse:
- Talk to a counselor or a therapist
- Join a support group for survivors
- Tell your story to people you trust and will support you
- Make sure you have regular medical check-ups
- Take walks, dance, run, yoga, or another exercise you enjoy
- Meditate or do some deep breathing to help deal with your body’s response to fear, stress, and anxiety
- Drink plenty of water, eat well and get plenty of sleep
- Listen to music you love
- Draw, paint, color, take pictures or other craft projects
Know what happened is not your fault.
- Journal, write poems, music, or a narrative about your experience
- Read stories, poems, autobiographies or graphic novels
- Engage in any religious or spiritual practices that are meaningful and helpful to you
- Go to the park
- Swim, water play or spend time near water
- Spend time in nature
- Nurture a pet, house plants, or a garden (animal shelters and community gardens always need volunteers)
- Play sports, join clubs and other activities
- Sing by yourself, in a group, with a chorus or choir
- Play an instrument, join a band or orchestra
Know what happened is not your fault.
SAMHSA’s NATIONAL HELPLINE
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Substance Abuse. Mental Health.
Find Help. Find Treatment.
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE
1-800-985-5990 24/7
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.
Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/atod
Misusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can have both immediate and long-term health effects.
Behavioral Health Treatment and Services https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/treatment
Behavioral health treatments are ways of helping people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. For example, counseling and more specialized psychotherapies seek to change behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and how people see and understand situations. Medications for mental and substance use disorders provide significant relief for many people and help manage symptoms to the point where people can use other strategies to pursue recovery. For many people, the most effective behavioral health approach involves a combination of counseling and medication. Early treatment is best. A trained professional should do a full evaluation to make the diagnosis. No single treatment works best. Treatments must address each person’s needs and symptoms.
Behavioral Health Treatment Locator https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
“Welcome to the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Disaster Distress Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator https://www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator Locator
What is SAMHSA’s National Helpline?
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Also visit the online treatment locators.
What are the hours of operation?
The service is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
What languages are available?
English and Spanish are available if you select the option to speak with a national representative.
Capistrano – San Clemente, CA
Monarch Shores Recovery – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mountain Springs Recovery – Monument, CO
Willow Springs Recovery – Bastrop, TX
Click Here for Directory of FREE Addiction Treatment Centers in the US.
Sunshine Behavioral Health
1-855-701-0750
Addiction Treatment & Rehab is available for people of all color, women, men, children, addicted Veterans, the blind, deaf, disabled, the elderly, LGBTQ, Transgender, and rural residents. Click Here for Resources.
“A person struggling with drug abuse along with their loved ones only benefit from as much information and resources as possible on drug addiction. Drug abuse hotlines provide guidance for people looking to find treatment or discuss their addiction. Many drug abuse hotlines are available 24/7. Individuals can find drug crisis hotlines for themselves or for loved ones with substance use disorders.”
Sexual Assault and Substance Abuse
“Domestic violence often involves sexual abuse. There is a link between substance abuse and sexual abuse. In many cases, substances are used in instances of sexual abuse. Alcohol is the most typically used substance in these instances.
“The link between substance use disorders and sexual abuse is complex. In many cases, it is a vicious cycle. Victims of sexual abuse are more likely to struggle with substance abuse, and those who struggle with substance abuse are more likely to experience sexual abuse.”
Why Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Victims Don’t Seek Addiction Treatment
“It is hard enough for the person who hasn’t been through domestic violence or sexual abuse to seek treatment for a substance use disorder. There is such a stigma associated with addiction in our country. Many people view addiction as a moral failing as opposed to a disease that needs to be treated. Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have an even harder time seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction.”
Click Here for Directory of Free Addiction Treatment Centers in the US.
About WomensLaw.org
(En Español)
Despite its name, WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women. Our Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org.
About Abuse
These pages provide an overview of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as more detailed information about specific forms of abuse.
- Am I Being Abused? (Danger Assessment; Signs of Abuse)
- Forms of Abuse (Abuse Using Technology; Domestic Violence/Teen Violence; Emotional Abuse; Financial Abuse; Reproductive Abuse & Coercion; Sexual Abuse & Exploitation; Stalking & Cyberstalking; Litigation Abuse)
- Abuse in Specific Communities (Abuse Among People Living with AIDS/HIV; Abuse in Immigrant Communities; Abuse in Tribal Communities; Information for Teens & Young Adults; LBGTQIA Victims; Male Victims; Abuse in Jewish Community; Elder Abuse
- Safety Tips (Domestic Violence Victims; Stalking Victims; Safety Planning with Children; Safety in a Confidential Address; Safety in Court; Safety in Rural Areas; Safety While Using the Internet; Safety While Using Social Media
- In the Workplace (Sexual Harassment by a Co-Worker or Boss; Workplace Restraining Orders (filed by Employer)
Find Help (US Map)
Find Help for Yourself and for Others | WomensLaw.org
Click on your state (in the map or in the drop-down menu) to find contact information for:
- advocates in local domestic violence programs and shelters;
- legal assistance organizations;
- courthouse locations where you can file for a protection order; and
- sheriff departments. If you need to talk to someone about an abusive relationship, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Legal Information (US Map)
Legal Information | WomensLaw.org
- Know the laws – By State
- Preparing for Court – By Yourself
- Immigration
- Federal Gun Laws
- Domestic Violence in the Military
- Videos
Helping Others
Helping Others | WomensLaw.org
- Family, Friends, Co-Workers
- Advocates
- Lawyers
- Doctors, Healthcare Professionals
- Salon Professionals
Womens Law Email Hotline: WomensLaw.org Email Hotline
Other Helpful Information:
Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
There are a variety of support services available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault on the Internet. We have listed some of these resources.
From womenslaw.org
“WomensLaw.org was founded in Brooklyn, NY in February 2000 by Elizabeth Martin, with the help of a group of lawyers, teachers, advocates, and web designers who were interested in seeing the power of the Internet help survivors of domestic violence. In 2001, the WomensLaw.org website was launched to provide state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence. In 2002, WomensLaw.org added a confidential Email Hotline to offer direct support to survivors, their advocates, friends and family members. Today, more than 1.6 million unique users visit the website annually, and WomensLaw.org provides referrals and information to more than 5,000 individuals through the Email Hotline.”
From womenslaw.org
“To expand our reach even further, in 2010 WomensLaw.org merged with, and became a project of, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. As a project of NNEDV, WomensLaw.org is positioned to help even more survivors while also increasing assistance for the professionals who help them. Learn more about WomensLaw.org and other NNEDV projects on the NNEDV website.
WomensLaw.org has received several awards including The Sunshine Lady Foundation Peace Award (2004), The Mary S. Byron Celebrating Solutions Award (2005), and a Webby Award – Jury Prize for Best Website in the Law Category (2009). WomensLaw.org was selected to be a project partner by DataKind, a non-profit organization that brings together top data scientists with leading social change organizations to collaborate on how to maximize social impact (2018).
WomensLaw.org was also chosen to participate in the Allstate fellows program by the Allstate Foundation (2018).
We are constantly adding new information to our site and updating the information we already have. If you know of information that we should post on this site, please let us know! (Contact Us)”
American Psychological Association (APA) Locator
“The American Psychological Association (APA) has a feature to locate a counselor or therapist in your area who can help you if you are experiencing emotional abuse. You can select “domestic violence” from the drop-down list on their webpage.
“Therapists are trained to help people in crisis and could be a big support for someone suffering. To find out if the therapist accepts your health insurance or what his/her fee is, contact the therapist directly.”
The BREATHE Network
http://www.thebreathenetwork.org/
info@thebreathenetwork.org
The Breathe Network connects survivors of sexual violence with sliding-scale, trauma-informed, holistic healing arts practitioners across the country.
Additionally, we train healing, health, and wellness professionals on the nuanced mind, body and soul impacts of sexual violence and how to cultivate best practices in trauma-informed care.
DASH
Domestic Abuse Survivor Help offers peer support to individuals in abusive relationships and in relationship abuse recovery.
OUR MISSION
… to create freedom from domestic abuse for everyone, in whatever form that takes for them, shining a guiding light with the wisdom of our own experience as survivors.
We value:
- Self-direction, understanding that people are the experts in their own lives;
- Support without judgment;
- Empathy and compassion for each person’s struggle;
- Deep understanding of the dynamics of power and control.
WHAT WE DO
- are ready to get out of an abusive relationship.
- need to stay in an emotionally abusive relationship for now.
- feel like they’re stuck in the abusive relationship forever.
- left an abusive relationship and want help healing from relationship abuse.
WHY WE DO THIS
WHO WE ARE
HOW IT WORKS
- Read the details.
- Submit the request form.
- We’ll assign you a mentor.
- You’ll get an email from your peer support mentor.
- If your mentor is a good fit for you, that’s great! If not, we’ll pair you with a different mentor.
Want to be a peer support mentor?
- Read the details.
- Submit the application.
- Go through training and get to know other mentors.
- Receive emails with survivor recommendations.
- You decide when to take on survivors and how many to mentor at a time.
- Reach out to your survivor(s) via email as needed.
WHEN WE’RE AVAILABLE
WHERE WE WORK
HELP TO HEAL FROM RELATIONSHIP ABUSE
DomesticShelters.org
Click Here to enter your zip code to start your search for domestic violence programs and shelters near you.
DomesticShelters.org provides
- Answers to common and frequently asked questions (Answers to Most Commonly Asked Domestic Violence Questions (domesticshelters.org)
- 849 Articles on 34 topics ranging from “After Abuse” to “Ending Domestic Violence” to “Your Voice” (https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/)
- Helpful Videos for Domestic Violence Victims & Survivors (Helpful Videos for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors (domesticshelters.org)
- Resources
FAIR Girls
FAIR Girls provides intervention and holistic care to female survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children. Through prevention education and policy advocacy, FAIR Girls also works to eradicate human trafficking and reduce systematic barriers to survivors’ healing and empowerment. FAIR Girls is located in Washington, D.C.
The organization provides
- 24/7 Crisis intervention, safety planning, and access to emergency housing.
- trauma-informed services, and
- education that helps these women cope with their experiences.
Plus, the organization works to help sex workers who have been trafficked either remove themselves from their situations, or continue sex work in a way that is safe for them.
There are plenty of ways to get involved with FAIR Girls, including donating, volunteering, and even starting a career with the organization.
Freedom Network USA
The Freedom Network USA is America’s largest coalition of individuals and groups working to provide victims of human trafficking with access to justice, safety, and opportunity, according to its site.
In addition to providing legal services, the group has created a network of survivors for support.
If you’d like to get involved with the organization, you can donate to help it train professionals.
Girlthrive, Inc.
Girlthrive Inc. honors teen girls and young women who have survived incest and all sex abuse through thriverships, opportunity and education.
“Girlthrive and Invisible Girls helps girls heal, move on with their lives with power and agency ending the cycle of abuse.”
“Girls everywhere are healing every day!”
HealthyPlace
Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
“Healthyplace.com is the largest consumer mental health site on the net. We provide authoritative information and support to people with mental health concerns, along with their family members and other loved ones.
“At HealthyPlace.com, you’ll find comprehensive, authoritative information on psychological disorders, psychiatric medications, and other mental health treatments. We also have online psychological tests, breaking mental health news, and more.
“We believe the most important thing in a person’s life is “peace of mind”.
“And at HealthyPlace.com, we help bring that to you by providing mental health information from experts, as well as everyday people who are dealing with psychological disorders.
Learn More About HealthyPlace.com | HealthyPlace
On About Us, you will see a list of Conditions from “Abuse” to “Schizoaffective Disorder” which link to those Communities where you can find “tons” of valuable information, articles, books, and videos. (Some links are provided below for your convenience.)
They also have many, many Mental Health BLOGS! Including:
Mental Health for the Digital Generation | Trauma/PTSD | Verbal Abuse in Relationships (includes an article How Abuse Can Lead to Suicidal Thoughts | HealthyPlace)
Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
Conditions include:
- Abuse Information & Resources (Abuse Information, Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Violence, Teenage Dating Violence, Help)
- Addictions
- Anxiety, Panic, Phobias
- Depression (Types, Treatment, Self-Help)
- Dissociative Disorders (Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment)
- LGBT & Mental Health (much more, including links to many Psychological Tests)
- Self-Help
From Healthyplace.com
Rape victim stories can be very difficult to read, frightening and emotionally draining for some but stories of rape show other victims that they are not alone in their struggles. Rape stories detail the many abuses that some people suffer and yet survive and go on to succeed in recovering and regaining control of their lives. Rape victim stories can help others to realize that there are other survivors that have been through exactly what they have and come out the other side a whole person.
The following rape stories contain scenes of abuse, sexual assault, incest and violence. The people in these rape victim stories have been badly wounded by these events and yet have the courage to stand up and say what has happened to them. Each of these rape stories speaks to the courage of the person who has shared it.
https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/rape/rape-victim-stories-real-stories-of-being-raped
Rape Stories from Real People
- Sexual Assault, Rape Survivor Stories
- After Life of Sexual Abuse, Going to Police Turns into Nightmare
- Incest Paves the Way for Adult Rape
- A Wife Escapes Her Rapist, Abusive Husband
- Incest Survivor Considers Herself a ‘Second Time Virgin’
- Stranger Rape Survivor Tells Others to ‘Think Straight’
- Rape Victims Wishes She Had Gone to the Police
- Younger Rapist Terrifies Older Victim Into Silence
- Abusers Induce Multiple Miscarriages After Victim Gets Pregnant
- Incest, Rape Survivor Proclaims She Will Heal From Abuse
- Multiple Rape Survivor Knows She’s Strong and Proud
- Young Girl Raped by ‘Friend’ and Called a Whore
- Rape Survivor Wakes Up and Realizes It Isn’t Her Fault
- Survivor Takes Three Years to Tell Date Rape Story
- Rape Survivor Knows It Isn’t Her Fault
Click Here RESOURCES – Mental Health & Crisis for more information.
Click Here for RESOURCES – ONLINE THERAPY (Many are FREE!!)
HelpGuide.org
About Us
HelpGuide is an independent nonprofit that provides free, evidence-based mental health education and support. Our mission is to empower people with information they can use to help themselves and their loved ones.
HelpGuide is proud to be recognized as a transparent and trustworthy nonprofit provider of quality health information.
HelpGuide is dedicated to Morgan Leslie Segal, whose tragic suicide might have been prevented if she had access to better information.
(PTSD & TRAUMA)
Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
Recovering from sexual assault takes time, and the healing process can be painful. But you can regain your sense of control, rebuild your self-worth, and learn to heal.
Helping Someone with PTSD
When someone you care about suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, it can be overwhelming. But with these steps, you can help your loved one move on with their life.
Emotional and Psychological Trauma
When bad things happen, it can take a while to get over the pain and feel safe again. But with these self-help strategies and support, you can speed up your recovery.
Emotional and Psychological Trauma – HelpGuide.org
See Additional HelpGuide Topics below.
Click this link to find the following TOPICS near the bottom of the Home Page on HelpGuide:
The Journey
Each fall, the Monarch Butterflies in Maine begin an unbelievable Journey to a hilltop in Mexico.
How do they do it?
They focus on the Goal, not the Difficulties.
Each day they take their bearings and set off, allowing their Instincts and Desire to steer them.
They Accept what comes ~
Some winds blow them off course,
Others speed them along.
But, they keep flying. . .
Until. . .
One day. . .
They Arrive!
Indigenous / Native American Organizations
What does National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center do?
Native Womens Wilderness is an organization whose mission is to inspire and raise the voices of Native Women in the outdoor realm and encourage a healthy lifestyle grounded in the wilderness. Native Womens Wilderness also works on missing and murdered Indigenous women awareness.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA is a community-led initiative that focuses on the missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) epidemic on both sides of the Canadian-U.S. border. There are systemic causes of the violence that causes the disproportionate rate of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, of which a great many cases go unsolved.
Across the United States and Canada Native Women and girls are being taken or murdered at an unrelenting rate. Native Hope exists to address the injustice done to Native Americans. We dismantle barriers through storytelling and impactful programs to bring healing and inspire hope.
Native Hope Resource Guide Addressing Native American Issues as a Non-Native for Allies
StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483, or strongheartshelpline.org) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
The Center provides legal assistance to indigenous peoples of the Americas to combat racism and oppression, to protect their lands and environment, to protect their cultures and ways of life, to achieve sustainable economic development and genuine self-government, and to realize their other human rights. The Center’s Safe Women, Strong Nations project partners with Native women’s organizations and Indian and Alaska Native nations to end violence against Native women and girls. Our project raises awareness to gain strong federal action to end violence against Native women; provides legal advice to national Native women’s organizations and Indian nations on ways to restore tribal criminal authority and to preserve tribal civil authority; and helps Indian nations increase their capacity to prevent violence and punish offenders on their lands.
Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence
Tribal Coalitions: Increase awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking against American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Enhance the response to violence against women at the tribal, federal, and state levels; and identify and provide technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services.
On Your Mind 24-HOUR HOTLINE
1-650-579-0350
“On Your Mind is a safe and anonymous place for teens to get information and support from other teens with a chat room, Monday through Thursday 4:30-9:30 PST.
“On Your Mind also provides resources about abusive relationships, cutting, depression, and other issues affecting teens.”
“Something on your mind?
Peer Supported Teen Crisis Chat”
“We are here to support you during this time of stress. The COVID 19 pandemic and the BLM movement against police brutality can bring up lots of different feelings. Let’s process together.”
Victim Connect
HOTLINE: Phone or text: 1-855-4-VICTIM
(1-855-484-2846)
If this is an emergency, please call 911.
“A program of the National Center for Victims of Crime, it combines:
- A traditional telephone-based helpline: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
- An innovative online chat: Chat.VictimConnect.org
- Web-based information and service referrals: VictimConnect.org
“With extensive specialized training, our Victim Assistance Specialists stand ready to help crime victims.”
“National hotlines can help connect victims, survivors, and their support networks connect with local resources. The VictimConnect Resource Center is one of several other national hotlines that are dedicated to helping victims understand their rights and options, and make the choices that will best support their recovery.
“We suggest you choose the hotline that is best for you. If you aren’t sure which helpline, the VictimConnect Resource Center can speak with you about which helpline might fit your needs and what your other options are.”
Who do we serve?
The VictimConnect Resource Center serves victims of crime in the United States. Our services are specifically designed to refer victims to the most appropriate local or national resources based on their experiences and needs. Our most served crimes are:
- Sexual Assault (including campus)
- Assault/Attempted Homicide
- Domestic/Dating Violence (and/or protective order violations)
- Homicide
- Financial Crimes (Identity Theft, Fraud and/or Exploitation)
- Hate Crimes
- Human Trafficking (labor and sex)
- Stalking
- Mass Events
- Elder Abuse or Neglect
- Child Abuse (Physical, Sexual, and/or Neglect)
Additional Resources
- Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
- Click here to enter your zip code: Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
- Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
- VictimConnect (serves victims of crime in US (including assault, abuse, domestic violence, teen dating violence, trafficking, stalking, etc.), and make local referrals.
Mental Health Resources
