Psychology Today is the world’s largest mental health and behavioral science destination online. It is the original and largest publishing enterprise that is exclusively dedicated to human behavior. Their motto is “Here to Help,” and the resources are considered expert-authored information about psychology and mental health. Their “Find a Therapist” tool helps connect users to mental health professionals when clinical help is desired.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Line (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
So you think you’ve noticed inappropriate behaviors that have a sexual tone between an adult and child? Then Stop It Now! is your resource. Since 1992, they have identified, refined and shared effective ways for individuals, families and communities to act to prevent child sexual abuse before children are harmed - and to get help for everyone involved. Child sexual abuse is ANY interaction between a child and an adult (or another child) in which the child is used for the present or future sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer.
National Human Trafficking Hotline is an organization with an online Referral Directory made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her/their will. Please note that force, fraud, or coercion need NOT be present if the individual engaging in commercial sex is under 18 years of age.
Saprea is a nonprofit public charity that empowers healing for adults who were sexually abused as children or adolescents through retreats, support groups, and online resources. Saprea also educates and engages parents and caregivers to protect children from sexual abuse through community and online resources.
Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) was developed by the American Trauma Society (ATS) to help trauma centers provide the support and services patients and their families need during their recovery from serious injury. TSN is connecting thousands of patients across the county and providing the tools and resources needed to advance recovery.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.