Resource Guide

 
  • Website Link:

    aapaonline.org

    Summary:

    Supporting Asian Americans with any needs they may have in terms of mental health resources in their area. They also have a yearly convention tackling mental health and wellness in the community

    Contact Information:

    contact@aapaonline.org

  • Website Link:

    care.org

    Summary:

    Provides care and support, advocacy, and legal support to survivors and allies. In addition, it serves to prevent gender-based violence by tackling the root cause of the issue.

    Contact Information:

    info@care.org

    1-800-422-7385

  • Website Link:

    deqh.org

    Summary:

    A hotline for Desi LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. Individuals can speak to a trained peer who can answer any questions/allow the individual to speak and connect them with resources in the area.

    Contact Information:

    908-367-3374

  • Website Link:

    domesticshelters.org

    Summary:

    Provides local domestic violence shelters for survivors. Strives to help those who have escaped domestic violence situations.

    Contact Information:

    info@domesticshelters.org

  • Website Link:

    itsonus.org

    Summary:

    Combats sexual assault on campus and empowers survivors and allies to fight against sexual assault. They also provide educational tools to educate others within the community and advocate for campuses to start their own chapters.

    Contact Information:

    contact@itsonus.org

    202-908-5226

  • Website Link:

    maitri.org

    Summary:

    Confidential non-profit located in San Francisco that assists survivors of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and family conflict.

    Contact Information:

    1-888-8MAITRI (9am-3pm toll free helpline)

  • Website Link:

    endsexualviolence.org

    Summary:

    Offers resources to provide education on sexual violence and prevention. Each state has a coalition connected to their parent chapter, NAESV. In addition, provides education on legal logistics and the culture centered around sexual violence.

    Contact Information:

    info@endsexualviolence.org

    (202)-869-8520

  • Website Link:

    ncadv.org

    Summary:

    At a national level, connecting and supporting survivors of domestic violence and holding perpetrators accountable. In addition, to educate and start conversations around domestic violence and to educate others about the issue. They do not provide direct services but they connect survivors to resources.

    Contact Information:

    303-839-1852

  • Website:

    thehotline.org

    Summary:

    Provides support and confidential resources in one’s area. It also connects someone to the crisis line and can link up resources in one’s local area.

    Contact Information:

    800-799-SAFE

    Text “START” to 88788

  • Website Link:

    nrcdv.org

    Summary:

    Compilation of various resources for survivors of Domestic Violence. These resources include support, legal advice, housing options, etc. In addition, there are resources on child safety and endangerment.

    Contact Information:

    NRCDV@nrcdv.org

    1-800-537-2238

  • Website Link:

    nsvrc.org

    Summary:

    Provides resources to survivors of sexual violence, allies, media sources, and advocates to both educate and empower these various groups.

    Contact Information: https://www.nsvrc.org/contact

  • Website Link:

    rainn.org

    Summary:

    Serves survivors of sexual violence. A national organization that connects survivors with resources in their local area.

    Contact Information:

    800-656-HOPE

  • Website Link:

    saharacares.org

    Summary:

    They serve South Asians nationally who face various forms of abuse. In addition, they are located in Southern California but can help those nationally find resources in their area.

    Contact Information:

    1-888-724-2722 (24/7 hotline)

  • Website Link:

    sakhi.org

    Summary:

    Serves the South Asian population nationally but located in New York. National Hotline available. Have educational material on allyship and gender-based violence prevention.

    Contact Information:

    Call (212)-868-6741

    Text (305)-204-1809

  • Website Link:

    sakitta.org

    Summary:

    Assists with collection of forensic evidence and ensuring that kits are tested by law enforcement and used in legal means. They want to address the major backlog of untested rape kits.

    Contact Information:

    sakitta@rti.org

    1-800-957-6436

  • Website Link:

    samhin.org

    Summary:

    Specifically caters to supporting South Asian mental health and uplifting those who are seeking help. They also want to reduce the stigma around mental health in the community.

    Contact Information:

    732-902-2561‬

    info@samhin.org

  • Website Link:

    southasiantherapists.org

    Summary:

    Allows those who are part of the South Asian community to find resources in their area by South Asian providers. This is to help with generational and cultural-based trauma that is specific to the South Asian Diaspora.

    Contact Information:

    info@southasiantherapists.org

  • Website Link:

    womenhelpingwomen.org

    Summary:

    Provides resources for those who are facing gender-based violence. They have a 24/7 hotline that can be called or texted. In addition, they provide campus advocacy in addition to trainings around various gender-based topics.

    Contact Information:

    513-381-5610

  • Website Link:

    womenslaw.org

    Summary:

    Offers resources in one’s area, mainly answering legal questions about sexual violence, domestic violence, and other topics. Womenslaw.org also serves other genders, not just women. It has an email hotline that one can contact for specific questions.

    Contact Information:

    hotline.womenslaw.org/public

  • Website Link:

    vawnet.org

    Summary:

    Creating a digital library for those who are facing gender-based violence to access for various resources that fit their needs. In addition, it serves to provide diverse material to support survivors from different backgrounds.

    Contact Information:

    https://vawnet.org/contact

  • Website Link:

    victimconnect.org

    Summary:

    A referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately.

    Contact Information:

    855-484-2846

  • Website Link:

    voicesandfaces.org

    Summary:

    A non-profit storytelling initiative that gives a platform to those who are survivors of gender-based violence. They hold advocacy trainings as well and help survivors share their stories in order to invoke change with policy, social stigma, and change minds.

    Contact Information: info@voicesandfaces.org