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Can answer questions or concerns about sexual assault in nonemergency circumstances Domestic Violence Drop In Support and Information Center

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1-314-726-6665

· General

"Safe Home: Saint Louis County Crisis Aid International has been rescuing girls globally since December 2006. After providing services to more than 540 survivors of sex trafficking and operating multiple refuge homes for victims worldwide. " https://www.crisisaid.org/ Directly – 314-487-1400 | Toll-free – 1-888-740-7779 "Mailing Address: P.O. Box 510167 | Saint Louis, MO 63151 Headquarters Office: 5427 Telegraph Rd. | Saint Louis, MO 63129" info@crisisaid.org M-F 9 am to 5 pm CST

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" - MAYBE TAKE THIS OUT> NOT SUPER HELPFUL Domestic violence information and resources (have to use the search bar)" www.mayoclinic.org

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Provides case management, domestic violence crisis intervention, safehomes, victim advocacy, support groups, referrals, and more.

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Permanently Closed

Services: Batterer Intervention Program to men who are abusive and/or violent, Youth Violence Prevention Program for youth who have been exposed to violence, and Community Education through workshops and trainings. 314.289.8000 ??

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Helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, human trafficking, stalking, or other crimes who fear future harm in their efforts to stay safe by providing a designated address to use when creating new public records.

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"This page is dedicated to providing information, resources and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered men and women who are victims of domestic violence." www.rainbowdomesticviolence.itgo.com

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12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Specially trained volunteers are available to assist rape survivors 24/7 at 17 area hospital ERs around St. Louis County. Volunteers should be contacted by the hospital when a survivor arrives in the ER, but the YWCA crisis line can be called if no volunteer arrives. __Survivor Support Services__ - Individual therapy for victims of rape or childhood sexual abuse, support groups, case management, follow-up for survivors seen by SART - Educational Services - Provide risk-reduction and awareness training, professional education, psycho-educational groups, and off-site outreach services

General Website

1-314-531-7273

· YWCA 24-Hour Help Line

1-314-726-6665

· General

info@ywcastlouis.org

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

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Rite of Passage Psychotherapy Services offered: Therapy focuses on issues that impact women and girls. Family, group, and individual therapy; methods used are CBT, EMDR, MI, and family based solutions.

main Website

1-314-640-1644

· General

riteofpassage@mac.com

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

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12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Safe Connections’ award-winning, nationally-accredited programs reduce the impact and incidence of domestic and sexual violence through youth education, 24-hour crisis care, and therapy for adult and teen survivors.

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1-314-531-2003

· 24-Hour Crisis Helpline

1-314-646-7500

· Main Office Number

info@safeconnections.org

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21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

Queer Affirming

"The Saint Louis Anti-Violence Project, formerly known as the St. Louis LGBTQ Anti-Violence Task Force, has worked on __ending relational violence__ in LGBTQ+ communities for almost 5 years. We have conducted field research talking to local LGBTQ+ survivors of violence about their experiences, begun training local anti-violence agencies to become more LGBTQ+ inclusive, and have established ourselves as __advocates for LGBTQ+ survivors__ of violence within anti-violence communities."

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info@stlavp.org

Word on the Street: Will route to local organizations through a warm hand-off. Safe Connections receives a number of recommendations. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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Organization for legislative changes, conferences, and educational projects to end domestic violence on macro level www.NCADV.ORG

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22.13 Resource Centers in Schools

22.4 Tertiary Educational Institutions (Colleges, Universities, Trade & Technical Schools)

Kim Webb Director of RSVP Center Services offered: 24/7 counseling for survivors and friends; academic and work accommodations; medical leave; housing accommodations; no contact orders; safety planning; community referrals and coordination; can accompany survivors to the hospital or police; assistance with both criminal and judicial reporting; assistance with obtaining orders of protection; RSVP anonymous reporting tool Jen Austin Support Services Counselor Same services as Kim with a focus on direct counseling services. Experience with LGBTQIA+ populations Falyn Taylor Support Services Counselor Same services as Kim with a focus on direct counseling services. Focus on marginalized populations

kim_webb@wustl.edu jaustin@wustl.edu

1 (314) 935-8761

· Kim Webb: Office

1 (314) 935-8457

· Jen Austin Office

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9.4 Suicide

Services: Individual, group, couples, and family counseling; 24 hour crisis hotline; community outreach Services: Assessment and group treatment for both perpetrator and victim. Mix of mental wellness, counseling, and substance abuse services. Long- term case management, aware of STL- specific resources Counseling: individual, couples, family, and group for adults or children/ teenagers. “Provident accepts most private insurance and has a sliding fee scale based on financial need. There is no out of pocket expense for counseling to St. Louis County youth under the age of 20 thanks to a grant from Children’s Service Fund.” Hope After: for individuals who have struggled with suicide and need ongoing support (Funding Ended July 2019) Free service includes one-on-one phone calls, text service for 1- year following a suicidal incident. Call 314-446-2882 for enrollment- the phone number still works, left voice message Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.)- free support group for people who’s loved ones passed away from suicide Feeling Kinda Blue is a private social networking site that provides a safe space for people to escape the isolation of depression. Monitored by Provident’s team of professionals, members can post, blog, chat, share, connect, and relate with others who understand and support them. Closest locations: 2021 Update: Launched an Easy Access Center out of Olive St. office Description: Similar to a walk-in crisis counseling program, it is the first and only in St. Louis so far, including options for telehealth (via a walk-in Zoom). Client can be seen within the same week Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9AM – 4PM: People can come in to get low-cost services, seen by a practicum student (supervised by a clinician), a session for $5 Walk-in Time: 9AM – 1PM Can be an: Emergency service, Short-term service, Start of a long-term service (e.g. next therapy session is too far away), Transition into a different service Limit: 5 sessions (someone with no resources, in crisis, and have no insurance or funding, and have to see someone right away) Limit: 3 sessions otherwise (will work to connect them with a therapist who covers their funding source / insurance afterwards) 2021 Update: Provident now offers psychiatric services, in an effort to be a one-stop shop for all behavioral health needs, with a modest waitlist and services for both adults and children. - For anyone under 18, services are free due to Provident's partnership with the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund, which could be especially helpful for youth who need financial/insurance independence from their parents. Youth, ages 19 and under, who live in St. Louis County can receive psychiatric services with no out-of-pocket costs. Self-Injury Support Group for Teens: This support group provides a chance for teens to understand why they hurt themselves, find better ways to handle difficult feelings, and to control desires to injure themselves. This 8-week support group is free and available to youth under the age of 20 who reside in St. Louis County. Contact Nancy Mesey at 314-802-2593 for information about when the next session begins - CANT HEAR ANY RINGING"

Website Website - Contact info & Locations

1-314-533-8200

· Intake

1-800-782-1008

· Intake (toll-free)

We are a faith based organization that serves the community, regardless of someone's identity (with special consideration for women in or in transtion from abusive relationships). Our food pantry (down the street, past the parking lot) has no zipcode restrictions and is open Wednesdays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

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1-314-832-2142

· General

newjourney314@gmail.com

Established to create a coordinated community response to domestic violence from the justice system and partner agencies. St. Louis County Adult Abuse/Domestic Violence Court St. Louis County Courthouse 7900 Carondelet Avenue, Room 299 . Clayton, MO 63105 105 South Central Avenue Clayton, MO 63105

Website Website

1-314-615-4642

· General

1-314-615-4725

· General

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

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12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence unites Missourians with a shared value that rape and abuse must end, and advances this through education, alliance, research and public policy. Search for service providers in your region, or across Missouri, by selecting the area on our interactive map. You can also search for providers throughout the state by selecting more specific criteria such as Program Type, Location, Specific Services, and Member Agency Name. "MCADSV successfully advocates to pass laws and improve policies to address rape and abuse in Missouri. They secure statewide funding for programs that help victims of rape and abuse. Services: Information and resources to support survivors in Missouri. Extensive listing of resources for women who have been, (or are) victims of assault or domestic violence. A statewide network of community-based programs and individuals providing shelter, support and advocacy to battered women and their children. National Network to End Domestic Violence: www.NNEDV.ORG- provides information and stats on DV Database of DV, SV, shelter, therapy resources. Includes different languages and regions that the resource services. Resource for information, education, and research on Domestic & Sexual Violence. Public policy advocacy on shelters, DV/SV services/resources, and information for immigrant women.

Website Directory

1-573-634-4161

· General

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MOCSA exists to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual assault and abuse, and to prevent sexual violence in our community.” 24-Hr Crisis Line: 816-531-0233 (MISSOURI); free of charge Open to anyone who has questions or issues related to sexual violence. Trained advocates are available to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, information, referrals, and problem solving to victims, friends, and family Counseling for Adults: available to adolescent and adult victims of sexual assault at a number of locations throughout the metropolitan area, including main office location available for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse MOCSA therapists provide a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities, including EMDR, yoga-based group therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and brain-based interventions Support Groups: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Group for Men: mindfully connect with your body Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Group for Women Creative Healing Group: honor feelings creatively; simple, healing projects Hospital Advocacy: Trained MOCSA advocates provide support and assistance to adolescent and adult rape and sexual assault victims during the forensic evidence collection exam at area hospital emergency departments. Police and Court Advocacy: MOCSA advocates are available to accompany victims to file initial police reports, to provide support during detective interviews, and throughout the court process. NOTE: Interpreters can be provided for any language, spoken or signed."

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1-816-531-0233

· Crisis Line (24 Hours)

1-816-931-4527

· General

MaleSurvivor is committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism. Hope, Healing, and Support Team (HHS): free, confidential email resource Staffed by doctoral trainees in clinical psychology…to provide support to survivors of sexual and/or physical abuse, single incident trauma, and individuals experiencing problems resulting from dissociative experiences Provides answers about MaleSurvivor’s resources, male sexual abuse facts, impact of sexual abuse on survivors and loved ones, trauma and healing, and resources to aid your progress toward recovery DOES NOT provide clinical or counseling support services. IS NOT a hotline. MS Discussion Forums: 18+, all genders welcome Peer moderated forums that are for survivors and their loved ones looking for a “safe, discrete, and sheltered environment” to connect with other survivors. Directories: Therapist Directory: listing of hundreds of mental health professionals in the US Support Group Directory: listing of therapist-led and peer-led support groups Resource Directory: links to state specific and international resources AND websites of partners in the works of healing Healing Resources: articles titled: seeds of hope; tips for when you are feeling triggered; a consumer’s guide to therapist shopping Male Survivor: Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys & Men"

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12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

Community and faith-based Transitional housing program (confidentially located apartments) for women and their children suffering from DV/IPV Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management. Services: Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management. Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management.

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1-314-771-4411

· General

info@lydiashouse.org

Phone: (573)445-5005 (V/TTY) Videophone: (573)303-5604 Email: slogan@midamerica.net In Crisis? Call Deafline Missouri/The Missouri Crisis Line 24-hour, toll-free, confidential Columbia: (573)445-5035 (V/TTY) Toll-Free: (888)761-HELP (4357) or Text HAND to 839863 www.maplewooducc.orgresource Services: Non-residential services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, American Sign Language fluency, all phone lines TTY/voice accessible, court advocacy, hospital advocacy, professional therapy for women, children, and men who have been battered, support groups for women and children, training in deaf culture and related issues.

Services

1-800-380-3323

· General

1-573-445-5035

· Crisis Line

4.2 Private Transportation

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

A Sexual & Domestic Violence Crisis Center" with multiple locations in the St. Louis area. Provides these services free of charge: - Crisis helpline - Crisis intervention - Emergency legal advocacy - Therapy/professional counseling - Case Management - Personal Advocacy - Domestic and Violence Education - Emergency Assistance contacted Kathleen Houston, Director of Administration" African American Women Women - Age 50 and Older Christian Women The Road to Recovery (Emergency Client Assistance

Main Website

1-314-524-0686

· Crisis hotline

1-314-524-4130

· General

contact@lifesourceconsultants.org lifesc@sbcglobal.net

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.2 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Obtaining an Order of Protection

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Free legal representation at Adult and Child Order of Protection hearings for victims of abuse in seven counties. Many other legal services. LAAW’s Legal Helpline provides safety planning and crisis support, legal options and information, county-specific step by step filing procedures, and critical legal and social services referrals to any caller regardless of geographic location. Crisis and Legal Information questions, concerns or requests MUST be made by phone through LAAW’s Legal Information Line at 314-664-6699. Hotline: 314-652-3623 (for Crime Victim Center) Legal Assistance: 800-527-1460. Offers emotional support, legal options and information, county-specific step by step filing procedures, and referrals. Caller may request free legal representation (need to fill out intake form to determine eligibility) Comprehensive assistance to victims of domestic violence. Crime Victim Advocacy.

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law@sbcglobal.net

314-423-1117 6763 Page Ave Ste. 201, St. Louis, MO 63133 Main: (314) 615-5850 Temporary, emergency shelter, court advocacy, professional therapy for women and children, support groups. Follow-up supportive services available. St. Louis County operates this shelter. 24/7 Youth Connection Helpline: 1(877) 928-2929 / 314-628-2929- 24/7 crisis intervention, including mobile outreach, for St. Louis County youth accessible by phone, text or chat. Partners with designated public areas/stores to provide a network of temporary safe, youth friendly places to get help. See website for list"

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13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

"The International Institute of St. Louis provides opportunities for immigrants and refugees to thrive in order to create a welcoming, prosperous, and healthy region for all. The Institute programs include Intensive social work case management, Behavioral Health Wellness, opportunities for Economic Development (i.e. financial literacy and business classes), Refugee Support Services, Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Services, Federal/State Benefits applications, and much more! Works most with foreign-born clients, including male, transgender and gender non-conforming clients (unlike many other local organizations who work only with cisgender female clients), both adult and adolescent clients Offers many services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area. Services include: English classes for adults, job search, employment training, career advancement program and assistance with licensing, refugee resettlement, immigration application preparation, mental health services, elderly services, counseling, services to victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, translation services, assistance with starting a business, and more. Community Development Corporation This subsidiary of the International Institute helps immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs who want to start or expand small local businesses, but lack access to mainstream capital. IICDC provides business loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. IICDC also provides technical assistance includes help in writing business & marketing plans, obtaining business licenses, addressing credit issues and linking to volunteer professionals. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs become bankable."

General

1-314-773-9090

· General

fostera@iistl.org

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Closest crisis center to St. Louis, MO: Call For Help, Inc. Sexual Assault Victims Care Unit Not LGBT specific. 32 community-based sexual assault crisis centers working together to end sexual violence. Each center provides 24-hour crisis intervention services, counseling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and their significant others regardless of age, race, or income. Each center presents prevention education programs in Illinois communities.

· Crisis

· General

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

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12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

13.1 Child & Elder Abuse

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

An organization helping victims of family violence find safety, support, strength and skills to change their lives. Services: - Hotlines - Emergency shelter & temporary housing - Physical & mental health service - School-based trauma care - Child’s advocacy center - Children forensic interviews - Offender intervention services - Safe Place program - Domestic violence hotline: 816-321-7050, 800-491-1114 - Knowledgeable and caring operators are available 24 hours a day, every day, to provide emotional support and information about shelter, counseling, support groups and other services available in our community. Youth Crisis Hotline: 816-741-8700, 888-233-1639, Our youth crisis hotline assists homeless and runaway youth. Young people can call the hotline directly or access help at Safe Place locations throughout the community where staff are trained to call our hotline.

intake@synergyservices.org

1-816-321-7060

· Children's crisis hotline

1-816-321-7050

· Domestic Violence Hotline

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Gender & Sexual Violence - Intimate Partner Violence A website with links to many domestic violence resources and guidelines, as well as warning signs of abuse and more. https://www.wristband.com/content/domestic-violence-awareness/

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation (2DEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, strengthening, and empowering survivors affected by domestic violence and various socio-economic conditions. These conditions limit them from gaining and maintaining self-sufficiency which prevents them from being successful members of our community. Our purpose is to be a necessary resource to survivors; primarily focusing on those who have experienced the effects of domestic violence. We will accomplish this by aiding them to rebuild from the inside out and to reevaluate themselves. Through our program survivors can freely walk a journey of life, truly recovered, and be healed from domestic violence and other socioeconomic struggles. We are an organization that is committed to rebuilding the core of each survivor, while encouraging them to focus on their strengths and well-being. It is our hope that by providing various programs, services, and initiatives that we will inspire, uplift, and empower those we serve and the communities we serve in.

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19.1 Financial Resources: General

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

As a survivor of domestic violence, you could be eligible for money to cover some of the costs of the harm you experienced. This tool is designed to help you understand your options and how to pursue them. But first, answer a few short questions to better understand your priorities as you decide what type of compensation is best for you. Disclaimer: This is an educational and informational tool and the information contained within it does in no way constitute legal advice. Any person who intends to use the information contained herein in any way is solely responsible for independently verifying the information and obtaining independent legal or other expert advice if necessary.

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

Temporarily Closed

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

Services: Medically-Assisted Detoxification. Comprehensive services in the areas of addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, recovery, mental health, adolescent outpatient. Located in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Lincoln Counties. Their comprehensive website gives phone numbers, maps, locations information about service. St. Charles County - The Women’s Center in St. Charles 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-946-6854 or 636.224.1800 Lincoln County - The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-462-1758 or 636-224-1850 Bridgeway operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Many other services and more locations The Women’s Residential Programs is located at: 1601 S. Old River Road, St. Charles, MO 63303 P 636-224-1000 Operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Many other services and more locations. St. Charles County: The Women’s Center in St. Charles 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line 877-946-6854 Lincoln County: The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line 877-462-1758 St. Louis City Center 1027 S. Vandeventer 63110- there is no longer a location here. It is located on Dunnica Ave in the city St. Charles Center 1570 S. Main St. St. Charles 63303 866-758-1152 Medically-assisted detoxification. Addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, recovery, mental health, adolescent outpatient. 12 locations. Some residential. Note: Now part of Preferred Family Health

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20.2 Job Preparation Resources

At one point, ROW became part of Family Forward. As of Jan 2024, Family Forward no longer has a program called ROW or provides these specific services. Services for women who have been impacted by poverty/economic hardship, homelessness, and/or intimate partner violence. Focused on financial security, parenting classes, and educational support.

Temporarily Closed

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12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

A center of peace, hope and healing for women who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse. No fee for services and appointments are not required. 2 Locations. Court/Legal advocacy, drop-in center, holistic living and self-empowerment education workshops, relationship violence prevention education for community, support groups for women. Crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups for survivors of domestic abuse. Thru YWCA Crisis counseling and drop-in center (talk to advocates) for survivors of IPV or sexual violence. Crisis intervention, safety planning, workshops, court advocacy, case management, support groups. Group and individual therapy for domestic violence and sexual assault. “How to Help” group for family members, friends or coworkers of victims of DV. Community education. Hospital advocacy—domestic and sexual violence advocates. waiting list for therapy 2 months (drop in center and follow ups in the mean time while waiting) Trained to work with LGBT* (pronouns, acronym, support looks, in-person full day training) Word on the Street: General positive things but don’t know specifics (people who work there are cool). Really great for people in process of leaving abusive situation and need a few hours in a safe place to make phone calls, be in A/C or heat.

Womans Place STL Website

1 (314) 645-4848

· Main Line

1-314-531-7273

· YWCA 24-Hour Help Line

Temporarily Closed

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"Gender & Sexual Violence - Intimate Partner Violence Services: Transitional housing, support groups for women and children "

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1 314.839.4357

· Phone Number

A multiservice trauma center dedicated to providing specialized services to trauma survivors and conducting professional education and training programs for mental health professionals. __Specialized trauma services include:__ - Short-term psychotherapy for trauma survivors (individuals) ages 18+ __We provide therapy for any type of traumatic event including:__ - Sexual assault - Intimate partner violence - Accidents - Disasters - Physical assault or other crimes - Robberies - Also provides therapy for anti-LGBTQIA* violence __- Violence based on sexual orientation or race__ - Surviving the homicide of a loved one __Day and Evening appointments are available.__

Website Directions to the Clinic (on UMSL campus)

1 (314) 516-6738

· Office Phone

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A project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois empowers those dealing with domestic violence to see a future without abuse. We recognize that when individuals are provided with support, advocacy, resources and information, they are in a better position to determine what is best for them. Services include: - Shelter - Advocacy - Counseling

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling for adults and children, court and police advocacy, information and referrals.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS website

1 618-235-0892

· VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS 24 hour hotline

1-800-799-7233

· National Domestic Violence Hotline

info@vpcswi.org

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Gender & Sexual Violence - Intimate Partner Violence Services: Advocacy, case management, court advocacy, long-term follow up. AWARE provides advocacy and support rooted in respect, self-determination and non-controlling beliefs that respond to the unique perspectives and resources of each client.

Website Website

1314-362-9273

· Phone Number

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Previously a therapist worked with SafeConnections Therapy includes, not limited to: abuse, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, custody issues, personality disorders not specialize LGBT+

Websites

1 (314) 441-7837

· Phone Number

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

__Women's Resource Center__ Crisis intervention, drop-in center (talk to advocates), and variety of services for survivors of IPV or sexual violence; educational programs for friends and family of someone impacted by violence - Crisis intervention, safety planning, workshops, court advocacy, case management, support groups. - Group and individual therapy for domestic violence and sexual assault. - “How to Help” group for family members, friends or coworkers of victims of DV. - Community education - Hospital advocacy—domestic and sexual violence advocates. - Wait list for therapy: 2 months (drop-in center and follow-ups in the mean time while waiting) Trained to work with LGBT* (pronouns, acronym, support looks, in-person full day training) Full list of all services: https://www.ywcastl.org/what-were-doing

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1 (314) 645-4848

· Main Line

1 (314) 531-7273

· 24-hour crisis line

Adult education/GED classes, community and faith-based domestic and sexual violence education, emergency food pantry and clothing, support groups for women and children, teen violence prevention program. Christ Church UCC

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1-314-652-9196

· General

12.2 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Obtaining an Order of Protection

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

Queer Affirming

ALIVE provides free services to domestic abuse survivors of all genders, including crisis intervention, survivor support groups, hotline, emergency transportation. Re-certified by STLAVP as of 01/03/2024.

Website Programs

1-314-993-2777

· St. Louis 24-hour Crisis Line

1-636-583-5700

· Franklin County 24-hour Crisis Line

alivestl@alivestl.org

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

36-hour temporary, safe housing for children whose family is in crisis A 24-Hour hotline dedicated to Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Throughout the Region. Serves parents, with children up to age 12 in poverty without resources or other emergency situations that may jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of the child and necessitate temporary parental and child separation. Typical stay is 2-3 days. Many locations. Provides food bags, diapers, formula (short term solution)

Crisis nursery website

1-314-768-3201

· Crisis Nursery St. Louis City Hotline

1 636-947-0600

· Crisis Nursery St. Charles Hotline

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.3 Documentation Transitions (Name & Gender Marker Changes, Birth Certificates, Driver's Licenses, etc.)

16.4 Child Custody

16.7 Family Law

Law Offices of Susan L. Ward, LLC focus exclusively on family law issues and uses their client-centered approach to support queer folks through divorce, child custody, name/gender changes, and domestic issues.

1-314-783-9400

· General

sward@stlfamilylaw.com

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

Saint Martha's serves those impacted by domestic violence by providing confidential shelter and support and resources through their drop-in center program. Services offered: ·Emergency Shelter (up to 12 weeks) ·Crisis intervention & support services, follow-up ·Individual & group therapy, support groups ·Food, clothing ·Emergency Medical care ·Support groups, parenting groups ·Legal/court advocacy ·Remote access to apply for orders of protection ·Safety planning ·Referrals to community agencies (housing assistance, shelter, legal, etc.) ·Information and support for family & friends ·Domestic Violence Training ·Life Coaching ·Safe at Home Structured program for children ·Pet Protection ·Emergency transportation ·Housing advocacy Info on Drop-In Center: Advocates will be available during the Drop-In hours to provide immediate services and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, seeking resources and information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationships.

· Drop-In Center

· Shelter

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

19.5 Financial Planning

25.2 Parenting Support – General

The largest 24-hour emergency shelter for single women and families in the state of Missouri. 110 beds and three meals a day to residents. Provides emergency shelter services designed to get families into transitional or permanent homes in under 30 days. The shelter provides comprehensive support services. Lunches are provided daily for drop-ins. Works with Affinia/Grace Hill and Washington University to provide health services. Requires referral.

Gateway 180

1 314-231-1515

· Gateway 180

1 (314) 802-5444

· Housing Resource Hotline

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

Queer Affirming

Trans Affirming

Grassroots, community-based organization based in St. Louis Metro Area, offering 4 programs: __1. Peer Support Line:__ Provides free, confidential, identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals, by and for the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community, using a peer counseling approach. Anyone can call to process experiences, brainstorm ideas, explore resources, or simply have a good conversation. Friends, family members, and allies are welcome to call to discuss how best to support the LGBTQIA+ individuals in their lives. 314-380-7774 (toll-free: 844-785-7774), open Fridays-Mondays 1-7pm. Request a call from a trained LGBTQIA-affirming peer counselor at tinyurl.com/SQSHCall. __2. Education & Training:__ SQSH offers high-quality, sliding-scale training services in peer counseling, protest support, facilitation, LGBTQIA-affirming care, and related socio-emotional skills from a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA-centered, and anti-oppressive lens, using best practices from the fields of social work, mental health, and peer support. Potential audiences include: Service providers, Administrative staff, Community organizations, Support groups, Schools and universities, Guidance and career counselors, Teachers and faculty, Friend groups and family units, Roommates and flatmates, Conferences and social networks. Request a Training or Schedule a Free Consultation; SQSH Training Promotional Package. __3. SQSHBook Resource Guide:__ We boost LGBTQIA+ community access to resources using our SQSHBook resource guide, which catalogues 1000+ St. Louis resources, consolidates vetting information from queer-led organizations, and connects users to LGBTQIA-affirming services. Unlike national hotlines, SQSH can connect you with grassroots community wisdom and culturally competent local resources. Use the SQSHBook to find queer-vetted, identity-affirming resources across a range of categories, including housing, food, healthcare, support groups, and more. Submit a Resource, Edit a Resource. __4. Call Data & Advocacy:__ As the only group systematically collecting qualitative, holistic data on the lives of queer St. Louisans, we offer a much-needed evidence-based assessment of the local queer population. If you’d like to receive a presentation on our needs assessment data, request for call data on particular topics, or better understand the needs of the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community: Request a Data Presentation, or Email SQSH's Program Evaluation Team.

SQSH Website

1-314-380-7774

· Helpline

1-844-785-7774

· Toll-free Helpline

partnership@thesqsh.org general@thesqsh.org

1.2 Emergency Food

2.2 Drop-in Centers

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

Covenant House Missouri non-profit agency serving at-risk homeless youth living on the streets and offering them hopeOffers outreach, residential services, educational programs, job training and placement, medical services,mental health counseling.

7.6 Other Transition Services

1-314-533-2241

· General

info@covenanthousemo.org

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking

29.17 Local/Small Businesses

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

Current collaborations (specialty services) as of Dec 5, 2023 __Cover Ups for Marked Individuals__ Free consultations and cover-ups for survivors who have been tattooed/branded with or received a trauma-related tattoo (resulting from domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual abuse/assault, or human trafficking) __Gender Affirming Piercings__ Free consultations and piercings with Zach Powell for gender affirming piercings for folks transitioning within the LGBTQ+ community

Collaboration Services Website

1-314-664-4011

· General

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

12.8 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Resources for Perpetrators

13.1 Child & Elder Abuse

A Call For Change is a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline. Formerly known as Ten to Ten Helpline, they are open 10am to 10pm every day. WHO IS THE HELPLINE FOR? Are you wondering if your relationship is safe or if you have controlled or intimidated your partner? Do you have questions about the way you are seeking sexual consent? Are you a family member or friend worried that someone you know is hurting their partner? Are you a professional concerned that someone you are working with mistreats their partner? CALL US. WE CAN HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT. For people whose partners feel controlled by them, who are hurting someone they care about, or whose partners are afraid of them. A Call For Change is a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline, serving adults and teens. Our responders are trained to treat all callers with respect, and to support their efforts to become and remain safe in their relationships.

Help@ACallForChangeHelpline.org

1-877-898-3411

· General

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

"The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community. - Free and confidential weekly online support groups for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. - A wealth of useful information on topics related to male sexual abuse and assault, including answers to common questions. - Trauma-informed trainings and webinars for service providers and organizations around the world. - Male survivor stories, a collection of portraits, videos, and written narratives of male survivors of sexual abuse and assault." Support Groups Chat: - Free and anonymous chat-based support groups for male survivors of sexual abuse or assault who are seeking a community of support. - Each group meets weekly and is facilitated by a counselor. - Each group opens 10 minutes prior to its start time and reaches capacity at 10 participants. The entry point (below) closes no later than 30 minutes after the beginning of each session.

Website Support Group Chat

info@1in6.org

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Resilience is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to the healing and empowerment of sexual assault survivors through non-judgmental crisis intervention counseling, including rotating virtual support groups. Queer Survivors Support Group: In this group, sexual violence survivors will connect with other queer survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions to help participants support each other with difficult experiences, the healing process, and transitions. If interested, please contact Katie Forrest for an intake by email at kforrest@ourresilience.org.

Queer Survivors Support Group Other Support Groups

kforrest@ourresilience.org

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. We also offer information and support to friends, family, or co-workers on the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities. All hotline staff are trained in domestic violence, peer counseling, crisis intervention, and safety planning. You don’t have to leave or want to leave your relationship to get support. Free. 617-742-4911 (voice) • 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free) The Network/La Red telephone support group specializes in serving adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender survivors of partner abuse. This group may fill in the gap for survivors who cannot attend an in-person support group for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to disability, illness, and geographic location, or the abuse itself. We are currently offering 2 support groups: LGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse group held in English LGBTQ+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) survivors of partner abuse group held in English Our support groups are held 3 to 4 times per year. Each cycle is made up of 8 weekly calls. Groups are generally held during weekdays and the time of groups is determined according to participant and staff availability. If you are interested in participating in support group or have any questions, please call the TNLR Hotline at 800-832-1901. We’ll start with a conversation about your experiences of partner abuse, share our group guidelines, answer any questions you have, to make sure that the group feels like a good match for you and for us.

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

15.1 Crime Victim Services

Community-based alternatives to police in your city

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Turning Point provides Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence & Human Trafficking. "We provide a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, court & general advocacy, safety planning, economic empowerment, counseling, substance abuse advocacy, and resource education." In order to access services people should call the hotline directly. That hotline is supervised 24/7 by staff, so there is somebody always available to take the call.

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1 (888)-873-7233

· Hotline

1 (636) 456-1186

· Office

LGBT Life Center in Norfolk (Virginia) is a trusted leader that empowers the LGBTQ communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities, and providing transformative education and advocacy. Social Support Groups: Safe, affirming LGBTQ support groups reducing isolation + stigma. Meeting virtually and in-person. If you are interested in joining a particular group, please email the contact listed. This person can answer any questions you may have about the group and will provide you with the Zoom link, if applicable. - Ace&Aro+ Affirming Space (18+) - Bi/Pan+ Social Support Group (18+) - Family Connections (All Ages) - LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Support Group (18+) - Men in Transition (18+) - Men’s HIV Empowerment Group (18+) - Non-Binary+ Social Support Group (18+) - Significant Others, Family, Friends, & Allies of Trans People (18+) - Trans Feminine Social Support Group (18+) - Women’s HIV Empowerment Group (18+) - Women Loving Women Support Group (18+) - YOUth Matter: an LGBTQ+ Youth Group (12 – 18) If you have any general questions about our social support group offerings or are having trouble reaching the contact listed, please email community@lgbtlifecenter.org or call us at 757-640-0929.

All Social Support Groups LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Support Group (18+)

1-757-640-0929

· General

community@lgbtlifecenter.org

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Note: It's noot clear if this is offered in-person in Texas or online. The Montrose Center in Dallas (Texas) provides an open-ended support group for gay, bisexual and/or transgender (FtM) men who have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or have been targeted for a hate/bias crime, whether as an adult or a child. Group discussions focus primarily upon trauma recovery, and the impact of violence on relationships, sexuality, career, education, and daily functioning. New participants must complete a brief intake assessment and meet with the group facilitator prior to joining, and must have already some experience in addressing trauma issues in individual therapy or be in the process of doing so.

1-713-529-0037

· General

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. National hotline available 24/7 via phone, online chat, and mobile app for free, anonymous support.

Website Online Hotline Chat Mobile App

1-800-656-4673

· National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-810-7440

· National Sexual Assault Hotline (TTY)

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

25.1 Childcare Resources – General

Will take families, but no single men except during winter months under special county program. 120-day emergency shelter and resources. A 74-bed transitional housing resource for women and children with various programs focused on family stability. Services - Alcohol & Drug Treatment (NON-RESIDENTIAL) - Community Recreation Programs - Counseling Service - Day Care Programs (CHILDREN) - Domestic Violence - Emergency Assistance - Health Services - Housing/Residential (EMERGENCY SHELTER) - Housing/Residential (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING)

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1-314-423-7770

· General

__Please note that this is not an immediate crisis line; the Northwest Network will return your call/email as soon as possible.__ They will set up a time for you to speak with an advocate who can answer questions about the NW Network's services. Advocates will talk in-depth with you about what’s happening in your relationship and identify the best available resources in your local community. __This support is free and confidential!__ The NW Network's mission is to support queer & trans survivors in reconnecting to their self-determination through advocacy-based counseling and community education. The NW Network is part of a national movement to address domestic violence in LGBTQ communities and has relationships with organizations in many parts of the country. __They are based in Washington state but you can contact them even if you are not in the northwest.__

· General

Permanently Closed

4.1 Public Transportation

4.2 Private Transportation

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

KCAVP was an organization providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes advocacy and education to the LGBTQIA+ community. KCAVP provides support and services to LGBTQIA+ (includes questioning) victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate violence in the region, with a home base in the Kansas City area and services throughout Missouri. It is currently the only LGBTQ-specific domestic violence or sexual assault services in Missouri. Services: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (with certified interpreters) - Case Management and Advocacy - Free Counseling Services/Therapy - Emergency Assistance and Housing (including transportation, food, and other necessities) - Incident Documentation All services are __free and confidential__. Also runs Passages Youth Support Group, an affirming, safe, and welcoming weekly space for LGBTQIA+ teens (ages 13-17) to connect with their peers and build their network of support.

info@kcavp.org kcpassages@kcavp.org

1-816-349-9371

· 24/7 KCVAP Support Hotline

Permanently Closed

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

__Update as of Sep 18, 2023: Closing at the end of Sep 2023 due to funding and other systemic reasons. Announcement published on website.__ Used to offer: - Intensive two-year transitional residential program helps homeless young women. Helps individuals overcome trauma of sexual assault and mental illness. - Multi-service agency responding to crisis situations and homelessness in the Metro East area. - Comprehensive crisis and other intervention services for homelessness, sexual assault, poverty in Metro East.

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

1-618-397-0968

· Main Office Number

1-618-462-0552

· Alton Office

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

Women's Advocates offers online support groups to anyone, anywhere, in January, April, and October for survivors. It's a period of 10 sessions, 90 mins each, over Zoom. WA is located in Minnesota, but you can live anywhere to participate. The next cohort info is: Open-Gender Cohort: Tuesdays, Oct. 10-Dec. 12, 2023, 6-7:30pm Central Women's Cohort: Wednesdays, Oct. 11-Dec. 14, 6-7:30pm Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoifiZaO4JLKSVXMHb_co3D0yDfvhS_0r1A5MHJYXW11Lhog/viewform They have more info on their Facebook page as well: https://www.facebook.com/wadvocates/

programsinquiry@wadvocates.org

1-651-227-9966

· General

10.7 Sexual Health Education

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

12.8 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Resources for Perpetrators

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

In this workshop, facilitators and participants will engage with material about the challenges and situations LGBTQ+ people may face in the context of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The overarching purpose of this workshop is for participants to learn skills to foster healthy LGBTQ+ relationships. 1 in 2 trans and non-binary people in the US (54%) have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Intended audience: This workshop is intended for participants who are middle school age and up, with the exception of the section on Online Dating and Hook-Up Culture meant for high school age and above. This workshop is meant to be centered around LGBTQ+ voices, but allies are welcome and encouraged to participate.

This website provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page. Listings are alphabetical under each category. Hotlines, clothing, household items, for Dads, Disability, Domestic Violence, Drop-in centers, employment, job training, food programs, food pantries, housing, shelters, legal services, immigrant services, mental health, substance use, utilities, veterans, youth services, mental health.

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

This is the National Domestic Violence Hotline's website but it has a great guide to safety planning for people being stalked, as well as descriptions of stalking tactics and statistics. Contacting police is included in the tip section, but there are lots of other practical safety tips here that can be useful for anyone.

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance

2.8 Housing Discrimination

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

16.8 Housing Law

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

Others

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Safety Net is a project of The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), which was founded more than 30 years ago to be a national voice against violence. We are dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists. We work to make ending domestic violence a national priority, change the way communities respond to domestic violence, and strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence at every level of government. Through our Safety Net project, NNEDV focuses on the intersection of technology and abuse and works to address how it impacts the safety, privacy, accessibility, and civil rights of victims. Building on more than twenty years of experience addressing this intersection, Safety Net provides expert training and technical assistance, creates and disseminates resources, and influences dialogue globally, through in-person and virtual events on emerging issues. Contains: A tech safety app, info on non-consensual intimate image sharing (NCII)--which is a class D felony in MO--and some great info on teens and tech, teen relationships and tech, data brokers, reproductive coercion and tech, a survivor toolkit (and a bunch of other toolkits), tips for TTY and other older tech, removing content from the Internet, and more helpful information.

Website Securing Devices & Accounts

8.4 Co-Counseling & Peer Counseling

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

22.13 Resource Centers in Schools

22.8 Extracurricular Groups in Schools

"We are a student-run confidential helpline that serves the Washington University in St. Louis community. We offer counseling on topics including, but not limited to, feelings, sexual assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner and sexual violence, relationships, mental and sexual health." Helpline avalable 24/7, however it's currently not available during the summer or winter break. Call and leave a message with a name/pseudonym and number. A SARAH will return your call within 20 minutes from a blocked number. Check out their website for a list of resources around: - Physical/Sexual Health - Mental Health - Interpersonal violence - Race - Religion - LGBTQIA+ Specific - Male survivors - Legal Advocacy

Website Resource list

1-314-935-8080

· Hotline

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic, dating, and sexual violence helpline. Call or text 844-7NATIVE (762-8483).

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

1-844-762-8483

· General

15.1 Crime Victim Services

EndTAB (Tech-enabled Abuse)'s guide to helping someone who is a survivor of a deepfake, such as a nude photo or pornographic video they weren't really in. This guide includes resources, tools, and strategies for individuals who have been impacted.

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

11.1 Reproductive Health Services: General

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

"You know that we want you to be healthy and safe. To help you with your health care journey we are creating a list, by state of health care organizations that serve the transgender, nonbinary, gender queer and non-comforming community. While we are creating this site for you, we are also doing this weekly post on health care. While it’s nice to have a list, in these posts we can also give you a few details on what each of the organizations we post actually do. This week we are covering the __resources in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa__ for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Care. Many resources are, to their credit, creating comfortable places for routine and proactive health maintenaince as well as interventionary health care. We will try to highlight what is offered in each case. If you still can’t find the health care you need, drop us a note on FB (B.UR.SLF LLC), instagram/ twitter @burslfllc or email burslfllc@gmail.com and we will see what we can do to help."

burslfllc@gmail.com

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

If you are in danger and need assistance, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline and they can connect you to resources in your area. This line is for anyone who is related to abuse, whether survivor, concerned for a survivor, or a perpetrator of abuse. They take a non-judgmental approach. Their website has educational material on abuse, healthy relationships, and resources. Free help, abuse identification, safety planning, local resources, and support for domestic violence survivors. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY 1-800-787-3224 Textline: Text START to 88788

National Domestic Violence Hotline

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Resources that "explore the extent and nature of technology-facilitated abuse. Sections in this chapter include "Harassment," "Sexting/Revenge Porn," "Stalking/Surveillance," "Human Trafficking," and "Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation." Videos, articles, and fact sheets.

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Education (many courses are free!) about digital safety, digital signs of abuse, digital financial abuse, nonconsensual tracking, and more. Guide to NCT/non-consensual tracking devices.

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Understanding and responding to online harassment, Digital Safety Kit, social media safety guide, bystander intervention online and self-care, supportive organizations (we have some in our manual and others are worth checking out too!) and understanding your rights.